"Heart Racing"
By My Sisyphean Journey
Heart racing
Salt crusting in the corners where tears made their place in a cold dark room
Eyes opening at the speed of light
The faster they open the faster I can escape
Another night another set of nightmares
Never the same
Always something creatively different
Denying me any good sleep
But tonight I won’t complain much
If I’m being honest
As I reach over this time
It’s not a pillow
But rather a gentle soul
Pulling her in
No words needed
Soft rhythm of breathing in
A moment
Or two
And a breath out
A heartbeat I feel
That with short time
Leads mine from a frantic rush
into its same steady state
Effortlessly
Temporary as it may be
I rather have
even for just a small bit
Than continue to go without
Tomorrows problems belong with tomorrow
Laying there with a bit of fear
Because once I fall asleep again
(Which I quickly will)
The expiration of this safety net will expedite
I’d like to have my cake and eat it to
Being as selfish as I could be
But it just can’t be
The sun is rising now
Im wide awake
My Sisyphean Journey is both photography and written works by an active duty Marine. You can follow him here.
What’s happening at VetRep…
Join us for an intimate evening of theater in the heart of Cornwall at our cozy Parlor on Quaker Ave. The final Parlor performance of the year will feature seven, 10-minute plays authored by veterans, including plays that have won grants through VetRep’s bi-annual Playwriting competition. Settle in with a winter mocktail and dessert while we explore drama, comedy, and all the feelings in between through each short play.
POTSHOTS by Stephanie Kline
THE ELEPHANT DELIVERY by Bill Smith
FISH TALE by Phil Wozniak
GIVEN: A WAY by Michael Towers
INTERMISSION PLAY by Dakota Silvey
IT'S NOT BLOOD by Kim Ruyle
SUNSET & VINE by Jack Truman
MEET VETERANS IN THE ARTS
Veteran playwrights, Dakota Silvey and Stephanie Kline sharing a whimsical encounter at a recent production of Potshots...and Other Feelings
Catch their 10-minute plays at this month's Parlor Show.
But our veteran artists still need your help!
By supporting Veterans Repertory Theater with a monthly donation, you can help our mission to Support Veterans in the Arts.