Distraction

Tennis players stop a match
If sometimes they’re distracted –
A feather, shout or airplane noise
Means that their game’s impacted.

Yet often when you’re under stress
Or feeling sad or nervous,
A good distraction, you might find,
May really be of service.

A novel, movie, phone call, game
Or better yet, a visit,
Can take your mind off all your woes –
The respite is exquisite.

Distractions guarantee relief,
For pressure they repel;
And lucky me, to be distracted
By my Aunt Sydelle!