Coming to America PrologueA Chapter by Norma M Sutton
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The wind moaned across the deck above carrying the scent and
sound of death with it. Waking me to the sounds
of water slapping the sides of the ship. The creaking of the mask
combined with the slapping of the sails and the metallic sound of
something hitting wood were only magnified by the pounding in my
head.
The smell of death brought tears to my eyes. My body ached from sickness and childbirth. The weak movement next to me, followed by a hungry mewing that I almost couldn't hear over the other noises brought me out of my exhaustion. Unable to hide my pain I groaned and pulled this tiny weak barn to me. She had the will to live, but would she surrounded by death and sickness.
Her eyes opened as her tiny mouth took hold and she began to nurse. The brilliant green of her eyes took my breath. The dirty rag that she was wrapped in only emphasized the usualness of her coloring.
© 2011 Norma M SuttonAuthor's Note
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3 Reviews Added on February 22, 2011 Last Updated on February 22, 2011 AuthorNorma M SuttonBostic, NCAboutNorma Moore Sutton has written and published two children's books: The First Lamb and Harry Goes To The Fair She has written and published the first book in the Haunting Memories Series: Matthe.. more..Writing
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