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 […]
Benicia Letters Once More: A Good Young Man
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Dust on the Handle”
There is dust on the handle. Once there was none. Turned so often before, In welcome and fun. Brought home from the store, Shiny and new. Turned with a twist, To open the view. Polished by use, From across the land. Solid and smooth. Firm in the hand. So often turned, To welcome them so. […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Karma
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 Lady”
Beauty and kindness, Giving chase and thrills. A sorceress who conjures, All her heart wills. Love with a smile, Eyes, laughing or teary. Safety and warmth, A comfort when I’m weary. Her photo sits on a table. Her fragrance blossoms the air. Footsteps softly pass. Voice giving loving words of care. Breath from her soul, […]
Benicia Letters Once More: We Called That Love
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Box Car”
Roll box car roll, But don’t leave me behind. Roll box car roll, And show me what you find. You travel so quickly, On tracks made of steel. Wind hits me and I feel The click-clack of a wheel. Roll box car roll, And return me to home. Roll box car roll, And no more […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Holding My Lady
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 “Anniversary”
As I sit here, we both know That I will always love you. I’ve shown it often, Alone and in view. Without you I would now be, Dead or in the penitentiary. You are my life and love, And my beneficiary. It hurts me, but I have no present. I cannot think of one to […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Acts of Kindness
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 […]