Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

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

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 10, 2012 at 8:53 AM I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today Elton. Thank you for sharing it. I hope you have an amazing weekend. Love, Carol

Sandile Msane February 10, 2012 at 4:19 AM Good 1, for a while there I thought you were writing about a mermaide until you described her legs, thanx for sharing I enjoyed it.