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 use 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.
ReplyDeleteIntroduced to deal with the rats that they had brought along too....
DeleteThe Norman's introduced the hares to Ireland along with taxes GZ. The Vikings caused a lot of trouble also.
DeleteMy 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.😊🎸
ReplyDeleteThe only other words I can think of that rhyme with Diesel are "easel" and "teazel" (teasel)... but may I say what a fantastic poem you have presented to your blog fans in this blogpost Dave. Eat your heart out Yeats! Take that Heaney!
ReplyDeleteFor Christmas, Diesel received a very nice easel
Upon which he drew the image of a teasel
Using just his front right paw
Which later looked quite sore.
Thanks YP. I like your additional verse to my poem. My attempt is very John Hegley like. I once met him and bought one of his books. It's good to write and read poetry that everyone understands and even laughs at.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry not to have left a comment for so long or posted on my blog. I have been very ill and only now feel more able to use a keyboard - albeit on a phone! But I have been reading and it helps to see me through. Today I am posting similar comments on many favourite blogs I have read. From a hospital in France…
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for commenting. Especially when you have been so ill. I wish you a speedy recovery and wishing you a peaceful Christmas. Thanks again.
DeleteI am sorry not to have left a comment for so long or posted on my blog. I have been very ill and only now feel more able to use a keyboard - albeit on a phone! But I have been reading and it helps to see me through. Today I am posting similar comments on many favourite blogs I have read. From a hospital in France…
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark.
DeleteDiesel weazel met a frog
ReplyDeleteGoing to the fair
Said diesel weazel I'm a dog
To which frog said I thought you were a bear
Very John Hegley and surreal Rachel.😊
ReplyDeleteJohn Hegley is one of my favourite poets.
DeleteI can tell Rachel. He is such a nice, humble and very very funny man/poet.
DeleteMan's best friend. Diesel looks like a gentle soul.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Linda. The Bernese temperament is second to none. Such gentle souls.
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