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
i try to be honest
and talk about who i am
i see a flash in their eyes
but i do not know if they understand
it would be good
if someone came along
knew not just the chorus
but the whole song
i have searched for comfort
for too long
in the wrong places
with the wrong faces
got through a weekend
where the bells rang too loud
where i clung to friends
and got lost in crowds
it would be lovely –
to wake up in bed
with someone lying –
next to me
i feel like i have lost you
before i ever got to know you
and even though –
i do not know you
your wine glass
sitting on the desk
reminds me
that i really like you
i find people –
like mirrors –
reflecting me
hopes and dreams
the idea of someone –
falling in love
and sweeping me off my feet
is gathering speed
sadness
compounded by reality
torque steer
on my desire
