"Chilling Comfort"
My Sisyphean Journey
I’m reminded of those bone chilling days
As I walk from my hotel to the gym
A never ending drizzle in this land across the pond
Empty streets consumed by darkness illuminated
just enough for a stroll over a drive
Deathly quiet nonetheless
In a Stockholm syndrome way I miss those days and those times
As I select playlists that were on constant repeat those days,
I step through an invisible barrier to re-dip my heart into
the well of past emotions and feelings
I wouldn’t say what I feel is immense happiness
Rather a comfortable apathy that I subconsciously chase
Healthy, no, but of extreme comfort, yes
The dilemma is the lack of rush in me returning back home to the states
I hold a bitterness in being far far away and alone for holidays
But I catch myself realizing that I would be spending it
just as alone but in a different clime and latitude
There’s no joy in being in garrison
I chase the next trip away
Let it fill the temporary void of being in my present
thoughts until tomorrow
My Sisyphean Journey is both photography and written works by an active duty Marine. You can follow him here.
What’s happening at VetRep…
Listen to our interview this week with Michael Devine on the Savage Wonder Podcast.
VetRep is thrilled to present “God of Carnage” by Yazmina Reza for the month of September and there is only one performance left. Tickets have been selling out, reserve yours early before they’re gone!
On November 4, 2023, world-class guitarist (and military child) Michael Bard will be performing at Carnegie Hall – and a portion of the proceeds will go to VetRep! Get your tickets here.
We are currently offering multiple dates for our online Playwriting for Veterans classes, and 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.