Nymps

Forest Nymphs 

He had read about nymphs, inland mermaids
swimming in tarns and forest lakes far from
The restless oceans, the tarn nymphs were
less aggressive and bore no grudges
He found his forest like, undressed and naked
swam around for a few minutes and sat 
be the edge of the lakelet to dry off, nymphs 
about and since it was late September 
The day was fading, and the foliage was gently
shedding auburn leaves, he looked at the mirror
smooth tarn surface and saw a nymph 
smiling at him
But knew he was unable to tell anyone, he is
And people would think he was dotty

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