The shy smile from the young girl as they meet. The hesitant movement of bashful feet. Words are exchanged at a quiet easy rate, As two sets of eyes warm to their fate. Her weight on his arm as down the street they walk. Past places both know, the two lovers talk. Dusk moves calmly […]
Benicia Letters Once More: With the Guys
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Dad’s Tool Chest
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “So Simple” and “So Softly”
So Simple So simple the words we say. Words that carry us through the day. I love you, that simple it seems. You fill my days and haunt my dreams. A time to be shared by just we two. How simple it seems, … I love you. So Softly It moves so softly growing, You […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “The Car”
It sits there now getting rusty and gray. It hasn’t moved since he last went away. He would leave for duty at a distant place. Months would pass before we would see his face. Returning often in the dead of night, He always hurried home after his flight. We would awaken at once to the […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Times Change
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Poetery Corner: James Garrett “Old Man”
The old man sits there by the bay. You see him sitting most every day, Tossing bread to seagulls, As he moves through late life lulls. He came before as a searching youth, Then sailed far looking for truth. Never more one day he’ll come there. No food the birds to share. He’s outlived all […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Giving Deference
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Young Photo”
Fifty years ago, together they stood. Separated in the photo by a pole of wood. She, about the age of eighteen, Unaware of the world to be seen. He, firm of jaw and strong of hand, Long a traveler throughout the land. She, so neat and proper in form. Shielded from life, ever since born. […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Instantly Likeable
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]