A dim haze silhouetted the mire A gurgling burble swirled beneath A twirled stump rotten in decay A deer struggled frantic to escape A high pitched wailing and flailing A deep moan and groan followed by A silence A stench welled up as flesh decayed A harsh hiss as the acid fizzed A fetid fragrance that wafted to join A dim haze that silhouetted the mire