Choice Tales and Verse

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

A Poem for one of my Characters

Man of the Sea. Since his days in a crib And his first little steps, He was called by the sea's Salted, whispering breath, The sea bewitching blue, Waves rolling and tumbling hypnoticly, Licking the sands wholeheartedly. In a ship black as midnight, He sails into the setting sun's light. Carrying a... Sign in to see full entry.

A Nature Poem

Outdoors Whilst the summer sun burns brightly I walk down the tree shaded trail, Branches stretching overhead, As if the trees are reaching for each other. Their roots make caves near my feet. I hear running water, Not babbling, a steady, gentle thrum. Its cool feels so good running over My... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Hot Off the Press

The Dark Nemesis Part 3 Dorson stood solemnly behind her. As always, a silent yet supportive presence whenever the world was ugly. They walked on, ducking under the tape. Magree was right on their heels. The mansion's interior was just as magnificent as it's outer appearance. Clean, whitewashed... Sign in to see full entry.

The Next Part of a Special Story

Broken Pieces Part 2 Life at the house was never the same. At first, Cynthia didn't think she could ever forget that someone so dear had died. But she found herself doing it within the first few days of being home. Ever since her mother had started going to the hospital little Cynthia would pick... Sign in to see full entry.

Thank you!

I've just had a few of my very first veiws here on Blogit. Thank you so much for your encouraging comments! Writing means a great deal to me and I'm very grateful for your readership. Stop by anytime and see what's new. There's plenty more where all this came from. God bless. EJ Norris Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 10, 2015

Broken Pieces Part 1 When the heart breaks it doesn't happen all at once. It happens little by little, a piece here and a piece there. ******************************************** For Cynthia the first piece fell after the death of her mother. It had been a long, agonizing struggle, a precarious... Sign in to see full entry.

The Mystery Continued

The Dark Nemesis Part 2 The ambulance and several police cars filled the driv eway of the glorious mansion, their lights ominously flashing. Men and women in uniforms were spreading the yellow tape, barring any outsiders from violating the sorry scene. The head investigator, Inspector Magree leaned... Sign in to see full entry.

Based on Genesis 9:2

The Deer Watches Man Amidst the earliest rays of dawn, There sits a curious fawn, She watches in wonder the creature a short distance away, Standing two legged and carrying a thunder rod, Still as a stone she stands, For a moment, The deer watches man. In that moment all is suspended, She lives in a... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Another Poem

Greatness Remarkable or outstanding in magnitude Degree or extent, Of signifocence or unforgetable importance, So says Proffesor Dictionary, But what is greatness? Your photo in a magazine clear and bright? Your name on a skyscraper in neon lights? Yes, illustrious indeed is a crowds' applause, But... Sign in to see full entry.

The First Installment of a Mystery

The Dark Nemesis Part 1 By EJ Norris The beautiful Debra Smith sat clothed in regal, white laces on her window sill, bathed in the light of early morning. Her velvety brown locks and vivid hazel eyes peeking out from beneath a flowing, embroidered wedding veil. It was her wedding day, July the... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

Greetings, I am author EJ Norris, and I hereby welcome you to an exciting world of tales and verse. Here, you will find a variety of stories and poetry. Get ready for the exciting, the unexpected, and the inspirational. Read and enjoy. Share and reply.