He must have tried Everything else he knew. Perhaps he felt, “What more can I do?” He had talked, growled, Yelled, and praised, But there was one, Who couldn’t be fazed. That one was stubborn, Not foolish or mean. He knew about life, After all, he was eighteen. The nights became long, The days longer […]
Benicia Letters Once More: My Old Friend
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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: I Hold a Love for Benicia
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Brown Girl”
Feelings now enfold me, Of depths of sea so blue. Waves, with white foam falling shoreward, Each moving nearer you. Towards miles of gleaming beaches, Where one with tanned brown skin, Stands waiting, looking seaward, And thinks of what had been. Little brown girl lovely, With long hair, dark and clean, Within me you stay […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Everybody Needs Somebody
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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: The Reunion
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Blooming”
Flowers in the garden. Blossoms in the spring. The fragrance of the petals. The joy love can bring. A hesitant step as you stop to see, The beauty and life you’ve brought to be. Love is the sun that holds the key. Growing love like you’ve brought to me.
Benicia Letters Once More: Evening Walks
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 “Our First Home”
Garden flowers, walkways of stone. Shady trees of a living green tone. The pond nestled snugly among the grass. With the waterfall singing to those who pass. Walls of comfort for those inside. Rooms where laughter and joy reside. Cluttered areas of life and play. The flotsam and jetsam of our day. A tiny body […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Good Memories
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 […]