Watching her carefully
With his calculating eyes
He thought she’d fallen
into his well-designed trap
How little he knew
by Roberta Eaton Cheadle
Written for Colleen Chesebro’s poetry challenge. You can participate here: https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/05/19/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-178-photoprompt/
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Hi Robbie. Good imagery. I can imagine those eyes on a mean, calculating person!
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Thank you, Kim. I was thinking of lawyers when I wrote this.
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Yeah, good comparison. I hope you are not having to deal with legal issues at the moment.
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My son-in-law is a lawyer. I don’t think I’ll share your poem with him. 🙂 But I enjoyed it tremendously.
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Haha, all lawyers are not the same, Pam. I deal with corporate lawyers that work with the USA Securities Act. It is a stressful line and people get very wound up.
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I get it. My SIL helps the little guy fight against big developers, so he’s one of the good guys. 🙂
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Yes, he is one of the good guys.
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Darn. She got away! 🙂
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Hi Brad, Nice to see you, I hope you are well. She always gets away.
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Thanks Robbie. I just finished my work week so the next two days are my weekend to relax.
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Wonderful, Brad. We are back to work this morning but it was a great weekend.
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Nice.
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That’s a terrific poem, saying so much with so few words…
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Thanks, John, I was thinking about the lawyers I am wrangling with when I wrote this [smile].
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HA! Funny where inspiration come from, isn’t it?
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Indeed, my poetry is often inspired by my disillusionment with the corporate world.
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I like your different spin on the image, Robbie!
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Thank you, Jan.
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Ooh! Was she a monkey? 🙂
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Nope, but he was a lawyer and she was a smart accountant [giggle].
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Perfect! you can visualise the snap, bang, and eaten up in a flash.
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Thank you, Bella.
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You go girl! 😊
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Thank you
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I’m glad she avoided the trap:)
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Thanks, Denise. Sometimes, the good guys have to win.
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Well done!
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Robbie, this is fabulous! You picked up on some great feelings from this photo! ❤
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Thank you, Colleen. I usually write poetry when I feel strongly about something.
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Ooh, nice twist!
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Thank you, Jacquie.
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I like the twist, Robbie. That crocodile better be careful. 🙂
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Yes, the conflict will happen this week. The crocodile is a lawyer …
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Ha! Nice. 🙂
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Oh, I like that ending. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. Some people are wily enough to outsmart the enemy.
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Great take on the prompt, Robbie! We were on the same page this week.🥰
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Yes, I saw that. Thanks for visiting, Vashti.
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yikes! 🙂 awesome poem…….
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Thank you, Wendi. Have a great new week.
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thank you Roberta………..many blessings!
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I could’ve read much more of this one, Robbie 🙂
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Ooh this is gorgeous Roberta
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An abrupt ending that leaves your readers asking “what happened next?” Love it!
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Thanks KaylaAnn
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Ah, little did he know . . . (Satisfyingly wicked chuckle.)
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Yes, LIz, I grow very weary of arrogant know all lawyers who under-estimate little blonde women [wink].
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😉
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Excellent Robbie 💜
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Thank you, Willow
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A pleasure Robbie 💜
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Great interpretation of the prompt, Robbie. I love the ending. Hugs
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Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed this.
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While those who calculate with cruelty often thing they cover all the bases… sometimes the smart prey can indeed out wit the predator.
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You are quite right. I did come out well in this, just so you know.
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Wow! Thats written also like the shortest love story. 😉 Love it Robbie! Enjoy a fabulous weekend, and find time to relax. Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael. You too. YOu are right, it could be a love story.
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😉
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