Vignette

Today we practiced a new style of writing called a vignette. A vignette is a small story or description that uses a poetic style of writing to convey emotion. This is a very important form of nature writing, because it can be used to convey grand emotions in a short scene of even moment of time. To practice I wrote about an experience that I had with a particular animal that I saw on our trip to Cox Arboretum.Here is my practice vignette:

As I wade along the murky pond's edge, my eyes feverishly search for movement.My heart races as i hunt for one of the elusive guardians  of the pond. I stop immediately and pause in my tracks. Jug O'rum, O'rum, O'rum, O'rum. My soul quivers as goosebumps slowly work their way down my back and then up my arms. This is what I had been searching for. I move agilely toward the origin of the sound. I scan the waters edge for a moment before my eyes secure their  target. A small bullfrog sits nearly a foot away from my waterproof boots. I cautiously remove my hat and move into position. I stare intently at the frog, so that I may never lose sight of it. I then in one quick swoop, catch the frog in my hat. I flip the hat and lift it out of the water. I behold within the soggy mess that is my hat, the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. My goal has been accomplished. I had truly bested the pond.