Journal 7: Mini Pastiche

Abstract Noun: Revenge
Vessel: Snake
2nd Noun: Hatred

And Lucius started to taste Revenge.  Revenge, a complex animation with a slick emerald figure that exists beyond existence.  A vile creature who thrives within a home without walls, and without bounds.  Hast Revenge a reason for intrusion, and whom can deny its fruitful temptations?  She stalks in the grass beneath our feet.  Stalks with reserve and an inviting glare, biding her time for an infectious opportunity.  Always in a slither from the time there was a hither until that hither starts to wither.  He knew the sign of the dead silver skin and knew he was apt to be poisoned.  He was consumed by fear and what he would become.  Dear Narcissa!  She deserves naught to deal with this by his side.  He proposed separation before the deed was done, but Narcissa disagreed.  They entered these circumstances as one, and shall depart as one with the responsibility of Her on their shoulders.  The temptation stirred within his mind, but did not arise.  He would find forgiveness within his heart.  Oh how he was mistaken.  He would pull out of this as soon as the dagger had sunk into his enemy's chest.  But if there was taken temptation, they would never understand but still hang their heads in remorse under the sycamore.  Strangers that couldn't comprehend the actions now hold a grasp and remain silent.  Basking in awe under the slithering sycamore.   Hatred, that scarlet serpent, had infected the bystanders.

I tried to incorporate a vessel with as many descriptions as a bird, so i chose a snake because of the many verbs and alternative names for it.  Like Hurston, I did my best to tell a story in the later half of the passage.  I didn't want to stick to the same story outline so I created a story of how the temptation to deal revenge is consuming and relentless.