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Summary

The text describes a personal journey of falling and finding comfort and home in an unexpected place between adversity and ease.

Abstract

In a reflective piece titled "My Space: Paper Poetry Prompt#3," the author narrates an experience of a hard fall that leads to an unexpected discovery. Initially, the fall is jarring, causing physical and emotional distress, and uncertainty about the surroundings. However, the landing is soft and comforting, with soil that smells nutty, providing solace to both body and soul. The author finds themselves in a metaphorical space between a rock and a hard place, which surprisingly becomes a valley of ease and a place of belonging. This discovery of home in a location of contrasts, between hardship and comfort, is a poignant realization that brings peace and rest.

Opinions

  • The author conveys a sense of surprise at finding comfort in a place that initially seemed challenging or even perilous.
  • There is a strong connection made between the physical environment and the author's emotional state, suggesting that healing and peace can be found in nature.
  • The use of the phrase "between a rock and a hard place" implies a metaphorical interpretation of adversity, which contrasts with the comforting sanctuary ultimately found.
  • The author seems to suggest that difficult situations can lead to positive outcomes, emphasizing the potential for personal growth and discovery.
  • The mention of the soil's scent and texture indicates an appreciation for sensory experiences and their impact on one's well-being.

My Space

Paper Poetry Prompt#3

© Dennett 2020

I fell hard, banging as I went down, dizzy with the motion, sore from the landing, worried about my location.

There I was between a rock and a hard place, where the soil was soft and smelled nutty, soothing the aches of my body and comforting the pain of my soul, and I rested.

There between the rock and a hard place in a valley of ease, I found my home.

© Dennett 2020

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A Rock And A Hard Place
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