It feels like a multitude of hooks are cast at my spirit as it gently tries to float in existence
Many of them pierce and grasp their target
In unison they slowly but methodically pull myself to the deep
In that deep is a sludge
The further I sink into it the more energy saps from my being
The grot doesn’t penetrate in but rather it numbs all of my surface
Very little can get in or out as it pulls me deeper into the abyss
Wishing I could pull out the hooks and rise to the top, i don’t yet do that
I wish I could say I’m paralyzed in this moment but I’m not
The notion to react escapes me
Consumed in the void yet again temporarily
Till a torrent washes and strips the sludge away
My Sisyphean Journey is both photography and written works by an active duty Marine. You can follow him here.
What’s happening at VetRep…
VetRep is proud to present Michael Frayn’s “Chinamen” for our November and December Parlor shows. This legendary British farce has five characters and only two actors, and you won’t want to miss the final, hilarious performances of the season. We have enjoyed sold out shows all year, and while there are worse problems we could have, we want to encourage you to get your tickets to “Chinamen” before they disappear!
Join us for the December 7th performance of War Words with New York Rep!
War Words is a Pulitzer Prize nominated docu-play in the words of the men and women who served in the U.S. Military during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, based on the playwright’s interviews with veterans of the 20-year Long War and their families. You can get discounted tickets to the December 7 performance – where VetRep will be hosting a post-show talkbalk.
This coming Friday at 8pm EST, join us for our November Write Loud, celebrating the Marine Corp’s 248th Birthday, featuring pieces from Combat Artist Elize McKelvey, Author Tripp Ainsworth, Musician Doc Oliver, and more. Follow VetRep on IG and be notified as soon as we go live!
Our Acting for Beginners class is now being offered weekly every Saturday from 10am-12pm. Scholarships for qualifying veterans, as well as multi-class passes are available. Registration details can be found here.
Very moving