What I Saw At the Lake

What I Saw at the Lake By Elton Camp Down at the lake, there was nobody around Except those of nature, there wasn’t a sound I saw her lying there, legs thrust back Of any clothing there was a total lack Her eyes were open & she looked my way Although not a single word she did say She was breathing through her nostrils flared And didn’t act at all embarrassed or scared Her legs were muscular and entirely bare So at her I seemed just compelled to stare I’d never seen skin nearly as smooth as that It was an impressive sight for one to arrive at The warm sun she seemed to be taking in I’ve not seen that before & might not again I hoped that she wouldn’t do anything rash But into the water she went with a splash I waited wondering if I’d see her anymore Most especially just lying there as before The frog had disappeared to whence she came I later learned that Rana catesbeiana is her name