
Itâs a crisp fall morning
As she carefully dips her toes
Thereâs a hidden alcove there
Where nobody goes
The water is calm
So very peaceful and serene
And she washes discreetly
Mindful she isnât seen
A sudden splash and ripple
Quickly catch her attention
And she shields her breasts
In modest apprehension
But itâs only just a loon
Seeking out its prey
And her fear subsides
As the majestic creature flies away
Back to her bathing
She becomes lost in introspection
So she bends down slowly
To look at her reflection
She sees a stubby little nose
With wide blue eyes
And thereâs a small pointy chin
Which sheâd like to disguise
Her blurred image
Stares back for quite awhile
And something about it
Suddenly makes her smile
She lets out an embarrassed giggle
After realizing sheâs been seen
She happens to notice a poet
Has come upon the scene
Iâm so sorry I reply
To disturb you in the nude
I wanted to capture the moment
Even though I see it was rather rude
Please go on with your bathing
And Iâll return from where I came
And next time I see you
Iâll try my best to refrain
© 2018 Michelle Cook
The Painting is, September Morn. By Paul Ămile Chabas