I hear the breathing whisper, As you lie there by my side. Think once when you left me All alone and cold outside. Now we’re here together, As the night turns into day. I leave you still there sleeping, And I know that you will stay. Know now that you will stay there, To be […]
Poetry Corner: Ranjit Gill “Wedding of a Villager”
It’s twenty eighteen, still throwing garbage across the street. Broken clay pots and ladoos in the bathroom. I don’t get it. I’ll never get it! How people get lost in a maze with a blindfold on and think everything’s okay. They move along and sing along in song These sheep put their own handcuffs on! […]
Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Spring Evening”
A sigh of remembrance as I drive home. The fields on this side of the freeway still flower green, as the moon, almost full, rises over dusky cows dotting a hillside. Clusters of oak trees darken to a deeper hue, long, thin clouds drift across a grey sky— a last gasp of brilliant pink fades […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Children to Parents”
Talk to me; Show concern. Let me know there’s no need to fear you. Listen to me; show interest; Let me know you understand, even if you disagree; Accept me. Welcome me into your world. Give me your hand; Please be my best friend.
Benicia preparing for Open Studios this weekend
By Jean Purnell Special to the Herald Over 90 artists and galleries are participating, and many of said artists have been preparing for months for the big event: it’s Benicia Open Studios, taking place on May 5 and 6, one of the largest, most widely advertised opportunities for the artists to exhibit their work, discuss […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Viggo & the New Anthology
The Benicia First Tuesday Poets’ new poetry anthology (the 7th) came out this past Sunday with a group meeting/Release Event at the City library’s Dona Benicia Room. “Light & Shadow” is its title, a collaborative effort between Benicia First Tuesday Poets and Benicia’s literary organization, Benicia Literary Arts. Thirty-seven poets are represented with three or […]
Artist takes viewers to Yosemite in new Plein Air Gallery exhibit
Those who visit an area as beautiful as the Yosemite Valley often have a tendency to preserve views of the region’s natural splendor by taking photos. Plein Air Gallery artist Stephen Berry does the same thing, only he does not use a camera to capture images of Yosemite but rather a brush and canvas. Berry’s […]
6 artists to exhibit at Gallerie Renee Marie during Open Studios
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Like much of Benicia during the upcoming Open Studios, on May 5 and 6, Gallerie Renee Marie will be filled to the rafters — and the clouds — with art, both indoors and out. On the front porch and scattered throughout the courtyard of the handsome Victorian […]
Jeff Burkhart’s “Rhyme and Reason”: Anywhere and Everywhere
Anywhere and everywhere I go Something reminds me That even when we’re far apart You always seem to find me Paint me red or purple Never ever paint me blue Paint me in your picture Standing tall; right next to you Spill your colors over me And stain me with your hues Touch me up […]
Poetry Corner: Carol Gieg “Eeyore and I”
Sometimes a dark cloud hangs over me, Along with Eeyore, I commiserate. Such was the case only recently, When I seemed to be doomed by fate. Headed out for a basketball game, One evening with good intention. My nephew was captain, and the best player, (I’m more than proud, don’t need to mention!) State championships […]