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Poetry Corner: James Garrett “The Old Hat”

May 19, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

The old hat is pulled down near his eyes. A hat that’s so much bigger than his size. It’s so worn and old with age, Yet with it he plays upon his stage. He carried out his act throughout the days. The actions not yet matching his young gaze. Now the hat stays on its […]

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Benicia Letters Once More: The Man and Me

May 16, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 […]

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Poetry Corner: James Garrett “She Chose Me”

May 12, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

Why did she choose me? But choose me she did. She saw something inside, Something I had hid. How lucky I was, To be granted the chance, To hold her close, With our first dance. An evening at the movies. A day at the beach. Warmed hearts glow, Treasures with each. An ember of affection, […]

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Benicia Letters Once More: Halloween Parade Meeting

May 11, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 […]

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Poetry Corner: James Garrett “May Prayer”

May 5, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

May the fields through which you walk be soft, And kissed by dew. May the flowers in their beauty, Bloom for only you. May the blue skies meet you daily, And the dark fall light at night. May these things, and all others, Help to keep things right.

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Benicia Letters Once More: Protecting

May 4, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 […]

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Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Memories We Find”

April 28, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

The pain we get, From the things we forget. Brought to mind, When memories we find. The sound of the crickets soft in the night. Their easy talk dispelling all fright. On the grass our blanket made of wool, Supported our bodies breathing full. A walk in the park, hand in hand. Master and mistress […]

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Benicia Letters Once More: Bike Polo

April 27, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Lucky”

April 21, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

I’ve been very lucky. Lucky in life. With a handsome son, And a beautiful wife. At times I was foolish, Or too blind to see. Others saw things, They thought were me. Lucky in birth, And lucky with Cupid. My love at my side, Even when I was stupid. I’ve had it made. Growing old […]

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Benicia Letters Once More: The Boy of My Girlhood Dreams

April 18, 2017 by James M. Garrett Leave a Comment

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 […]

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