.
When she starts in walking, guys they stop their talking.
Their minds are on just what they want to do.
They can dream, scheme and taste it coming true.
She’s got their attention, nothing left to mention.
She knows their minds; she’ll use that on them too.
She’ll lead the way and they will follow through.
She knows what she’s doin’, may lead some to ruin —
casualties, but what’s a girl to do.
Oh, my dear, such a pity, what to do.
Always calculating, lots of time for waiting;
a chump will come along, they always do.
I’m sure one’s coming now, maybe it’s you.
She knows to set her hook; she’ll do it with a look.
She knows he’ll take the bait and then he’s through.
He’s hooked now and squirming in the queue.
She has him on his knees, all he can say is please.
He’ll do her bidding, thinks he’s got her too,
but she’s casting her hook for someone new.
She’s got what she’s after; all that’s left is laughter.
She’s cruel and conniving through and through.
You watch out now, she’s coming straight for you.
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Inspired by Bob Seger’s, “Her Strut”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi6BESTbQT8
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Dennis Cardiff 
To that last line I couldn’t help but scream “run” in my head!
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I was thinking of Seger’s song before I got to your inspiration. Well done.
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Thank you. I work with so many young people who have never heard of Bob Seger. I’m glad that you recognized the song.
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So like my main character ‘Erin’ … but yours so much more sure … one we’d all fall for! Your words made me smile for sure and stirred up a few memories … but then you always do … you so very good at this.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I agree, Erin and my character do seem very similar. I can’t wait to hear what happens next in your story.
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Awesome! Love the song, love this poem. Sometimes “evil” is absolutely captivating… 🙂
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Evil is captivating as long as nobody gets hurt. I am interested in your books. Did you Write Proceedings of the Cambridge Colloquium on Mycenaean Studies?
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Wow! This is quite the compliment, so thank you! But no, I did not edit that book, though L.R. Palmer is a pretty common name, so I can understand the confusion. Unfortunately, none of my books are currently available, most being unpublished. All of my published works (save 1) were books I ghost wrote for other authors and publishers, and so my contracts prevent me from naming titles. The one I actually had published was titled Socrato Speaks, and it went to print without a final edit, in spite of assurances to the contrary. I was so embarrassed, I had it pulled from the shelves before 50 copies had sold. Lol! Needless to say, I did not remain in good standing with publishers, so nothing else I wrote ever made it to print… Of the unpublished books, only 1 is even in digital format (the others are only in hard copy), and I have that only because one of my past students took it upon himself to convert it. However, if you are interested in that, I would be happy to email you a copy. 🙂 It’s entitled “Adventures in Otherhood: The Gathering” and is part of a series of books, though it stands well on its own…
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I would love to receive a copy of your book, “Adventures in Otherhood: The Gathering”. Thank you so much for the offer.
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Great! You’ll have to help me out, though. I can’t figure out where to send it. Lol! Maybe drop me a note at pisceshawk8@gmail.com so I have your email address?
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Sorry, L.R. my email address is dacardiff@gmail.com I look forward to receiving and reading your book.
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