He extended his right hand. Greeted me with “03”, Though he knew I was another. Strong grip he gave to me. The doctor’s room was quiet, As we two stood there. A few moments of words shared, By two men with gray hair. He said “03” in honor. Our last conversation was started. We stood […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Learning and Growing
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Rain”
It was raining then, as it is raining now. The drops cooling the earth where we made our first vow. The wind brings again that breath of chill, That I knew before when you loved me still. The drops dance lightly round my face, Mixing their bodies with the tears they erase. A muffled sigh […]
Benicia Letters Once More: A Seafaring 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The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “I Don’t Know Love”
I know honor, But I don’t know love. I know respect, But I don’t know love. I know duty, But I don’t know love. I know giving, But I don’t know love. I know receiving, But I don’t know love. I know longing, But I don’t know love. I know ache, But I don’t know […]
Benicia Letters Once More: The Romantics
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 “Brightness Came”
There lay Jimmy, sick and sad. His cold had made him feel so bad. While other boys went out to play, Jimmy had in bed to stay. How much we wanted him to rise, To see the sparkle in his eyes. Then magic crossed young Jimmy’s face, And awakened him to a sunny place. His […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Something is Missing
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 “Tears”
Tears stain the pillow, Turning oak to weeping willow. They were years in the making. Drops flowed from mind aching. Thoughts held fast. Thoughts not to last. Hidden from the light, In depths of night. James Garrett is a lifelong resident of Benicia and a former teacher at Benicia High School. He is the author […]
Benicia Letters Once More: The Gyms
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 […]