The hole said nothing. It just waited.
And for a moment — just one — the poles understood: they were not there to stand apart. They were there to mark the only soft place in a world of hard. If you meant something else (a riddle, a joke, a construction term, or a double entendre), let me know and I’ll tailor it accordingly.
The oak pole said, "I hold the banner of a forgotten king."
Here’s a short piece based on the phrase : Two Poles, One Hole
The pine pole said, "I hold a lantern for lost children."