The rain is hitting on the tin roof. We’re all safe and warm inside. The dog snuggled up close by the bed, And I have my arm around you. Your fingers are running through my hair. You hear the words again, I’ve often said, “Hold me tight and love me. Breathe softly on my chest […]
Benicia Letters Once More: The Blue Shirt
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “But You Didn’t Give Us a Parade”
Cheers for the Gulf heroes, But you didn’t give us a parade. Wave the flags, you gave us zeroes, But you didn’t give us a parade. Many came back not in light, but shade, But you didn’t give us a parade. The best we’ve sent, “Farewell” you bade, But you didn’t give us a parade. […]
Benicia Letters Once More: My Baseball Glove
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Your Hair”
Perfumed hair fills my mind, With memories you have left behind. The warm full fragrance of day at the start, Is missing now since we had to part. Curly locks tipping long strands, Brushed to a luster by loving hands. Hair with warmth that shines in the sun, That springs with life when there is […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Secrets
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Going Back”
We came back once more to the town. We had once walked there. Our steps led to the water. Misty aromas filled the air. The scenes had changed, As all scenes do. Many walk there now, Where once there were two. The chill of the wind. The hand held tight. Sounds to the ear, Softened […]
Benicia Letters Once More: I Get it Now
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 “Honorman”
San Diego. Fabled land. Where you stuck out a young, bronzed hand. To be awarded, for all to see. The paper passed, from him to me. Weeks of training, it had been fun. Most had pride. Some had none. The paper hangs framed, on the living room wall. Remembrance of a youth, who once stood […]
Benicia Letters Once More: The Drive-in
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 […]