Hands so gentle yet so strong. Hands I’ve held and known so long. Hands cooling a fevered cheek. Hands giving love with no need to speak. Hands long, smooth, and skilled. Hands to answer what the mind has willed. Hands that give both poise and jest. Hands that still pass every test. Hands which only […]
Benicia Letters Once More: The Fate of My Shirts
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Youth”
Callous as a youth. Often seen without a smile. It was ignorance, Not attitude, or style. No one to guide him. No one to help him see. Formed through moments, The man who came to be. Barriers formed in the mind, While growing older. Events and thoughts, Placed in a folder. Few ever learned, The […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Love One Another”
Love one another, Feel the joy. Love conquers all, For both girl and boy. Start with a smile, A handshake of two. See what kindness, And affection, can do. Love shared by all, Each a sister and brother. Hold tight and long, Love one another.
Benicia Letters Once More: Bridesmaid and Usher
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “My Father’s Face”
I saw my father, Again last night. He appeared to me, When I turned on the light. I looked in the mirror, And saw his face. The same as mine, Same hair, same eyes, yes, same face. The tree to the acorn, The acorn to the tree. Son of his, Came to be. I understand […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Our Little Girl
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “2 August 1964, Black Knights, Fast Boats”
Time to ride, Daylight is done. Fast boats ready, Warmed by the sun. Black berets snug, Safety there in pride. Rumble of the engines, Compass for a guide. Lock and load, Ready for the fray. Senses on “Go”, Sent for the prey. One more time, Move into the night. One more time, Look for the […]
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Benicia Letters Once More: Woman/Man Relationships
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 […]