Poetry by James D. Eret

James (Jim) Eret lives in San Diego, California with his wife, Carolyn and his step-son, Logan.  He has two grown sons, Darwin and Dylan.  He currently works by day as a teacher, and by night as an aspiring poet and accomplished visual artist.  His poetry has appeared in chap books, anthologies, and numerous consumer-oriented publications.  He was a featured poet at a NAMI National Convention in San Diego.  A Vietnam veteran, he has taught writing workshops to mental health consumers and the homeless.  He is a veritable fixture of the San Diego poetry scene.