Written for RDP where Lou asks us to
get creative with the words “fold”.
Thanks, Lou! Here’s where the prompt took me.
Dirk Malone was disgusted.
One look at the loser in his office blubbering like a baby and he knew it was just a matter of time before he’d fold like a deck of cards.
“Gotta work on that poker face, ya goddam sissy!”
NAR©2026
This is “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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I want a Dirk Malone novel.
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You are so sweet to say that, Iris! 😌
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Dancing 🩰
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It’s the right track for that!
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Definitely
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Good stuff Nancy. Great track too.
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Thanks, Di. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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How did the physio go or haven’t you had it yet?
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Not yet. Monday I meet with the surgeon and if all goes well, I’ll start Tuesday. Fingers crossed. Thanks for asking ☺️
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Will be thinking of you.
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😀This made me smile Nance Dirk certainly doesn’t pull his punches- and brilliant track too🙌
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Tells it like he sees it! Thanks, Ange; Gaga rocks! 😎
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🙌
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You tell ‘im Dirk, the soppy git!
Great Gaga track.
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Hahaha!
She rocks!
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Gettem Dirk!
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No time for wusses!
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Dirk without dames–gamechanger!!
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Who woulda thunk??
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Aww you included my favourite Lady Gaga 💕
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That was a no brainer, Maggie!
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Yep … I’m no poker face either …
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Hahahaha!!
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