Eileen Manassian Poet Dramatic Monologue

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Between a rock and a hard place
I sigh
I cry

Between a rock and a hard place
unable to speak
growing weak

Between a rock and a hard place
Unable to move
stuck in this groove

Between a rock and a hard place
I am still here
you are still near

Between a rock and a hard place
just where you left me
wondering why
parched and dry
you watch
as I die

Between a rock and a hard place

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Emile Pinet December 11, 2015 at 10:19 AM Your word choice is good and the message sent is strong and emotional, highlighting the futility of existing in a nightmare and calling it a dream. Emile.

Paul Callus December 9, 2015 at 3:59 PM That's a tough place to be in, Eileen, but you are not one to give up easily, and I am sure that you will come out of it stronger than ever before. As always, you write with strong feeling. Hugs // paul

David Meade December 9, 2015 at 11:14 AM I like Richard's comment below!! Only when the human spirit is tested in the extreme can the body know its incredible strength . . . you write with such power and beauty LO! Eileen Manassian December 9, 2015 at 11:42 AM Always.....always good to read your posts, coach. I've realized....some relationships are beyond repair. Doesn't make the pain go away...We just learn to medicate. Hugs

Maurice Yvonne December 9, 2015 at 10:57 AM This makes me sad. It sounds personal but I hope I am wrong. I wish you with all my heart the happiness and the bliss you so deserve. Always, armand. Eileen Manassian December 9, 2015 at 11:44 AM Hello dear.....the frustration rose from knowing that no matter what I say.....it won't make a difference. No....you weren't wrong, Armand. We live and learn.

Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 9:07 AM This is sad, but the Warrior Princess will ground the rock into dust! Eileen Manassian December 9, 2015 at 11:46 AM Ah......she is a tough cookie....she needs to visit me more often. Thanks for the visit, dear...

Laura Breidenthal December 8, 2015 at 9:00 PM I can definitely relate to this piece. It's so sad to read, because I can feel the despair, the sorrow, and the pain. You express yourself very well, even with fewer words. "Unable to move stuck in this groove" - I know the feeling all too well. Always, Laura Eileen Manassian December 9, 2015 at 11:57 AM Hey, sweetie....Thanks for your thoughtful comments. Laura...you are an amazing woman. Hugs Eileen Manassian December 9, 2015 at 11:53 AM Hey, sweetie....Thanks for your thoughtful comments. Laura...you are an amazing woman. Hugs

Ilene Bauer December 8, 2015 at 6:44 PM i love the way you've formed this poem, eileen - beautifully done!

Darby Hodge December 8, 2015 at 12:14 PM I love this poem. It is very deep and relatable. I just love it :) Eileen Manassian December 8, 2015 at 2:21 PM Thanks, Darby...sometimes....in such situations...words are futile. Thanks for the visit.