avatarAmy Jasek

Summary

The web content presents a poem titled "Stuck in the Middle" in response to a poetry prompt about being "Between a Rock and a Hard Place," along with acknowledgments to the creators of the prompt and the poetry platform.

Abstract

The poem "Stuck in the Middle" is a creative piece that explores the feeling of being trapped in a difficult situation, likened to being caught between immovable forces. It uses vivid imagery to convey the struggle of dealing with seemingly insurmountable challenges, suggesting that neither force nor love can easily resolve such predicaments. The poem is part of the Paper Poetry Prompt#3 challenge, initiated by Amy Marley, who is recognized as the champion of the prompt, and hosted by Suntonu Bhadra. The prompt itself is highlighted for the timeline of September 29- October 9, 2020, and a link to the full prompt is provided. Additionally, the content includes a link to Amy Marley's championship poem titled "A Stamp in Time," which is also featured on the platform.

Opinions

  • The author of the poem expresses a sense of resignation or acceptance towards the difficulty of changing certain situations, despite the effort or emotional investment.
  • The poem suggests that some challenges are as unyielding as stone, emphasizing the immensity of the obstacles faced.
  • The acknowledgments convey a sense of community and appreciation within the poetry writing circle, specifically highlighting the contributions of Amy Marley and Suntonu Bhadra.
  • The inclusion of Amy Marley's championship poem indicates a curatorial aspect of the platform, showcasing exemplary work that may inspire other writers.

Poetry

Stuck in the Middle

Paper Poetry Prompt#3

iPhone photo by author

This sandwich of situations Can’t be spread open The hammer and chisel folds like a butter knife slicing lead Immovable meets irresistible and so the story goes No amount of shove and no amount of love will move an inch of stone

This is in response to Amy Marley (Paper Poetry Prompt Champion!)’s prompt of “Between a Rock and a Hard Place.” Thank you Amy for the great prompt, and thank you Suntonu Bhadra for Paper Poetry!

Here’s the prompt. . . . .

And here is Amy’s championship poem

Poetry
Paper Poetry
Prompt
Pppprompt3
Impossible Situations
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