A photo carried many miles, Warmed by one of your quiet smiles. Its soiled surface wrinkled with age, Like a favorite book on the very first page. On stormy seas and fevered shores, The picture seen in my hands was yours. Comforting on days both long and hard, This tracing etched on a paper card. […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Grandparents
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “The Ultimate, or the Ultimate Goal?”
One was new to the task, Slow in catching the clue. Too much was new, In One’s young life to view. Words from the past He repeatedly said, Form memory of time, And echo in One’s head. One didn’t understand at the time. He meant, “Do your best.” One always did. One passed every test. […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Good Girl Gone
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Forgot”
By chance we met again last night. You so startled, with a breath of fright. The voices were the same as words we shared. Using phrases, though few truths were bared. The girl who promised to wait forever. The boy on whom fate used a lever. “We’ve all missed you,” your words had said. My […]
Benicia Letters Once More: The Strong Silent Type
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “The Package”
He stood there thinking, moving his feet. His only love waiting across the street. The light seemed stopped as he waited at ease, Watching her dress ruffled by the breeze. The small package held firm in his hands, While inside lay the tiny gold bands. For a moment he looked from the woman he knew, […]
Benicia Letters Once More: A Boy’s Education
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 “Thoughts on the Flag”
He stands a little taller at a parade. He knows the price that was paid. There is a walk, hesitant with age. To look at his face is to read a page. His head is uncovered, and his eyes see. His eyes are moist, the flag is the key. Some know what he feels, deep […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Evening Swim
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 […]