it was the want that was heavy
and I knew they could see it, spilling over, hard to hold
especially with hands turned toward the sky, arms extended to their limit
always, always
and all these loud questions thumping in my covetous chest
what within was so void I sought feeling even if it was pain?
what was so cold I sought warmth, one and the same, from the hearth or the forest fire?
does it mean I am more alone than all other?
or more alive?
The Blood and the Bones is the pseudonym for a former lover of a US servicemember. Follow her 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.