they say its better to have loved and lost
but that’s not true at all
we stood
huddling around a smoldering fire
waiting
for the
ash to fall.
lovers into enemies
smoke of what remains
loves a bitter pill to swallow
I might just go insane.
but there you go
to walk your mile
your head held firm and high
I hope its just
A painted smile
I hope its all a lie
I’m left with Pearl Jam’s
broken glass
you’re Stevie Nicks
so BRAVE!
I hope I learn to love again
this hate feels like a grave.
so rock on gold dust woman
spread your wings and fly
the fires dead
the ashes spread
so I’ll wait here to die
Steve Callahan is a writer, a poet and a former Marine infantryman. Bursting with creative efforts, Steve runs a poetry site, podcast, and is heavily involved in PB Abbate. Steve’s writing covers his experiences in the Marines, his deployment to Helmand and the psychological peaks and valleys of an infantryman’s life. Follow him here.
Listen to our Podcast with Steve here.
What’s happening at VetRep…
Catch our interview with Kacy Tellessen this week on the Savage Wonder Podcast.
Savage WonderGround is coming back to Alexandria, VA on April 13th. Get all the details and snag your tickets here.
Our class schedule has expanded and we’re thrilled to bring you classes on the following dates!
Acting For Beginners, 10am-12pm, now offered weekly every Saturday! Registration is currently open through April.
Playwriting for Veterans (online), 7-8:30pm, April 19
Playwriting for Veterans (in person), 6-9pm, March 15, April 26, May 31
Registration details can be found here.
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