When the Fish Bite

My husband met a fisherman (Or rather fisherlady) Who gave him some advice Which sounded obvious, yet weighty. When hoping for a fish to bite Your line must be real steady But patience is the key because The fish bite when they’re ready. A true philosopher, she was, ‘Cause it’s the same with living. Unless we’re ready, there won’t be Advancement or forgiving. Though choices dangle every day Right there for our decision, So many aren’t equal to The outcome we envision. Still, when we’re ready, then we bite, Our cautiousness forsaken Yet like the fish, we sometimes find That we have been mistaken.