James Garratt – A life lived and recorded in ink since 1992
My name is James and this personal website is an attempt to archive my writing which predominately is (under a loose banner) poetry
I started writing things down at the age of 17 in 1992, initially with no other idea of plan then to keep a record of my thoughts and feelings. Given my growing up experiences it felt like the perfect way to apply some self help therapy
the woman and the porter
did she think about him,
when she slammed my door
and maybe out there,
there were a dozen things going on
i guess though,
when you do move on
you need to stage a play
with a good opening night
so you can enjoy the reviews the following day
you define ignorance
as people –
simply not accepting your point of view
but that is not ignorance
that is about you
i hope,
they found the passion and belief –
before the rain starts lashing
and they are swept off their seat
how long will it last –
till one day –
they just drive past
how long will it last
the one that keeps out the cold
but that coat is threadbare,
it does not keep out the cold
that is why people think no one cares
i am not sure –
how i can explain
this enormous change
children,
their own children –
appear little more –
than kid scapegoats
do you wish –
that your emotions
had won some kind of lottery
suddenly becoming very rich
you put me –
into your grand narrative
which sadly –
leads to destruction
