Perk of the perch

Stooped forward and tense

Eyes fixed on the quiver

Oblivious to anything

That's floating down the river

It's the ultimate in switching off

as I was once taught

that the human mind may wander

but can only hold one thought

And as my mind is only

Focussed on the red

worries cannot occupy

the focus in my head

So if fishing's not your sport

but you fancy stress cessation

perhaps try lighting joss sticks

or hypnotic meditation

But leave me by the water

in the quiet countryside

tackle out, rod in hand

fully occupied