You’re mistaken ma’am, I’m not him. I’ve met him before, though the memory is dim. Are you the one he talked about? Of course, your beauty is far beyond doubt. His face is much more full than mine. It seems never to weather by the passing of time. A full growth of hair is on […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Sitting at the Royal Bakery
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Two People”
Just two people, standing still. Alone the two, upon the hill. Sun shines down and seems to say, “Come walk again with me today.” Soft breeze blows and seems to know, They’ll be together, wherever they go. To feel the warmth throughout the day. The touch of love with no need to say.
Benicia Letters Once More: See and Be Seen
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Pretty Trees”
The trees were pretty on Saturday. You were young and clean. Beneath the boughs we walked, On grass bright with green. Your hand in mine was placed. A lovely shoulder touched my arm. I smelled the sun on your hair. I sheltered you from harm. Grass grows. Lovers walk. Love grows. Such sweet talk.
Benicia Letters Once More: First Street to the Point
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 Old Street”
It’s changed now, that street we knew. Gone are the ones we knew there too. The walks we took at the end of the day. Quiet words that we used to say. Holding hands as through windows we peered, At the puppies on wobbly legs as they reared. A myriad of shiny glass to browse. […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Three Other Kids and Me
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 “Scars”
Scars, Some from here. Scars, Some from there. The scalpel slipped, Missed where to land. Caught by the tape, The rubber gloved hand. Tooth scars once felt so, Now lines held numb, By the left eyebrow, On right knee, and left thumb. Another unknown, Another on right knee. Time, age, and care, Must search for […]
Benicia Letters Once More: She Started a Symphony
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 […]