Some Wednesday Reading and Reflection

[Jerry J in OK]

While perusing Enterprise Mfg. Co. catalogs for a friend of mine, I came upon this in Pocket Catalog 151 copyright 1931. It is titled OUT FISHIN'

A feller isn't thinkin' mean---out fishin';
His thoughts are mostly good and clean---out fishin'.
He does not knock his fellowmen, or harbor any grudges then.
A feller's at his finest when---out fishin'.
A feller's glad to be a friend---out fishin'.
A helpin' hand he'll always lend,---out fishin'.
The brotherhood of rod and line
An' sky and stream is always fine,
Men come real close to God's design,---out fishin'.
A feller isn't plotting schemes,---out fishin'.
He's only busy with his dreams,---out fishin'.
His livery is a coat of tan; his creed---to do the best he can;
A feller's always mostly man,---out fishin'.
A feller gets a chance to dream---out fishin'.
He learns the beauties of a stream---out fishin'.
And he can wash his soul in air
That isn't foul with selfish care,
An' relish plain and simple fare---out fishin'.


It doesn't say who wrote it but I thought I would share it with everyone.

Have a great day,----out fishin'

Jerry

[Jim Wiegner]

Good evening Jerry:

Thanks for perusing, and thanks for posting this. The author may be unknown, but his (or her) priorities were most certainly in the proper order. A wonderful statement. And wouldn't the world be a better place if we all took these thoughts to heart?

Well done Jerry.

Jim

[Jerry J in OK]

Thanks Jim...Yes it would be a better place...Another guy told me that a fishing buddy of his gave it to him years back and he has it framed and hanging in his den...

Jerry