Today, is Wednesday, I know, 'cause my friend on my wrist, says it is, if not for this little companion of mine, I would lose track of the days, the hours, the minutes and of course, the seconds.

 My friend is always with me, I can trust this little guy, he's so attached to me, not even a rainstorm can shed him off of me, he was with me when I kissed my family goodbye back in the States, he was with me when I arrived here in Afghanistan, and, I believe he will be with me when I go back home as well, yes, he is my closest companion, we sleep together, shower together, eat together, heck, we even go out and do soldier stuff together.

 I don't have anyone else who is closer to me than this little guy whom I call, "My Watch".

 To some, it's just a Casio, a small device that tells time, very well I might add, but to me, he's my little companion that tells me when it's time to wake up, just like mom used to when I was going to school.

 This little guy assures me of being punctual wherever I go, a mandatory duty of any soldier.

  I've grown so attached to my little friend, that when ever we do part, I run around scrambling...looking for him..."Where is he" I say, "Where did I leave him",...and then I find him, right where I left him the night before, in my boot, or in my ruck...I don't know what I'd do if I lost him, I know I would be lost, so...I try to keep my little friend close to me at all times, that's why he's so special to me, this little guy I call, "My Watch".

   I find myself staring at my little friend more than I have ever stared at my wife, everyday, I look down and stare at my friend, without saying a word, my friend knows why I stare, and, without fail, shares the most important part of my days activities, the time.

The days come and go out here, without the glitter to show us that a holiday is coming, without our loved ones reminding us of what special day it is, they just come and go, and I thank God, that I have my little friend, "My Watch".

  Count your blessings my friends, it is "Time", that waits for no one, so... share your days with all those you love, and love all those you share it with, you just may find yourself, sharing it with a friend, a friend that I call, "My Watch"