Inky Verses and Polished Hearses: A Series of Dark Poems

By E. Bassey

A conversation with a friend inspired E. Bassey to pen this book. In this publication he blends two writing techniques, poetry and storytelling. This title is a hybrid of the two aforementioned styles of literature. In addition, these writings are uniquely governed by a theme of horror. Each poem is a different tale that centers on a character or characters. This piece of work is innovative, refreshing and intricate. "Inky Verses and Polished Hearses" truly showcases E. Basseys appreciation for art and entertainment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 29, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479772285

E. Bassey

E. Bassey was born on August 27, 1981. He was born and raised in the Bronx NY. E. Bassey began practicing the art of rhyming at the age of eleven after being fascinated with one of Hip Hop culture’s art forms (rap). He has been doing it ever since. It wasn’t until about ten years later after a few of life’s experiences and some growth, when he diligently started expressing himself through poetry. Confident in his talents, E. Bassey began his quest for success in the arena of writing.

Book preview

The Myth

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, they might

The creature awakes in the night

While men, women and children sleep tight

When people are caught in the creature’s sight

They become frozen with fright

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, they would be able to see

The creature has been around for centuries

When it is hungry it eats plenty

Human flesh is what the creature seeks

It takes the bodies to its dwellings when its time to feast

It takes the children as a treat

Because to the beast they taste so sweet

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, they would never want to be alone

The creature decorates it’s home

With it’s victims’ bloody bones

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, the beast wouldn’t be hard to find

The creature has stood the test of time

It is the last of its kind

Therefore survival occupies it’s mind

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, by the beast they would swear

The people of the town live in fear

Awfully aware that a horrible creature is near

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, they would hear strange sounds

When the creature gets hungry it begins to growl

The noise is so loud that the wildest of animals scatter around

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, they would see trees on the ground

When the beast moves through the woods, it knocks them down

On the path of the creature human body parts are found

Blood is in the town’s water supply because the beast bathes in the river

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there, trails would be littered

With broken timber, and arms and legs that were once limber

Townspeople go missing every year, between January and December

Outsiders do not believe in the myth of the town

Although, if they lived there,