This a picture of Diesel (Weasel) our Bernese Mountain dog.
Diesel is two years old and she's got the manners and temperament of Paddington Bear.
She's probably the kindest sentient four legged pal I have ever known She nuzzles me with her nose and rolls over on the couch next to me to tickle her belly!
According to Professor Google her ancestors in Switzerland us to pull carts for the Romans. Diesel is very friendly like the Swiss, Czechs and of course the Portuguese people.
The photo on the cup is Diesel with her Christmas lights last year.
A lot of my blog friends are poets like myself. I composed this poem/song for her which we often say or sing:
Diesel Weasel.
Diesel weasel met a weasel,
Going to the fair,
Said Diesel weasel to the weasel,
What you doing there?
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Perhaps I could become the West Cork Poet Laureate?
Apparently there are no weasels in Ireland. But there is a smaller look a like creature called the Irish Stoat.
In Connemara it's called: Beanin Uasal. Which means 'noble little woman'. Thus reflecting the belief that the Stoat was a witch in animal form.
Perhaps our Diesel's weasel was going to the fair to tell people's fortunes?
I suspect the laureate's position is quite safe :)
ReplyDeleteDiesel is gorgeous. My friend used to own a Bernese. He attracted a lot of attention whenever he came into the pub with us. He was also gentle and kind.
They would solve any war peace talks Jules. Diesel is a sweet heart. They are so, so kind and friendly. I am a published author and poet. Unfortunately true.😊
DeleteDiesel is beautiful. As for weasels... we have 'em here in NZ (introduced by European settlers - why?) and they are an absolute menace to our flightless avian population. Perhaps your man who drove out the snakes from Ireland could pop over here and do a number on the weasels.
ReplyDeleteMy plan next year is to walk up Croagh Patrick TM. Diesel is such a kind dog friend. Write about these colonial invaders on your blog please!
ReplyDeleteI wish all dogs were kind like Diesel as I often feel uncomfortable with dogs but I think I would like Diesel. The poem is good and could have more verses added.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel. Please feel free (everybody) to add verses.😊🎸
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