Wednesday’s Words of Wisdom (And Whimsy)

Posted on October 1, 2025 under Wednesday’s Words of Wisdom with no comments yet

The one that didn’t get away

With aplogies to my loyal readers. I’m getting readjusted to the Atlantic time zone and was too lazy to write something tastier than this 12 pound chinook. I’ll be back next week with something meatier… or fishier!

 

GONE FISHIN’

 

If you want a great start to your day,

And if it’s peace you’re wishin’

Grab a boat, get on the bay,

It’s time to do some fishin’.

 

The morning sun is cresting,

The seagulls are all a squawking,

It’s pure heaven, I’m not jesting,

There’s no need for talking.

 

We leave the marina, the motor puttering,

The sea is calm and inviting,

The prospect of fish keeps our hearts fluttering,

A big chinook on the line is exciting.

 

We pick up speed, we’re in waters deep,

We drop our lines along with downriggers,

There’s only so many fish we can keep,

The small ones returned, we want the biggers.

 

The fishing line dips and dances,

Waiting for a tug,

Fishing is a game of chances,

Once you get the bug.

 

The tip of the rod is bending,

A big one is on the line,

I take the wheel, a hand I’m lending,

A fat 12 pounder, life is fine.

 

Some days the fish are smarter,

They’re not too keen to take the bait,

Today is a non-starter,

We simply sit and wait.

 

Sitting quietly ain’t so bad,

Even when the fish aren’t biting,

Time spent with son and dad,

Is a poem well worth writing.