The Weasel And The Woodpecker Poem by Stephen Katona

The Weasel And The Woodpecker

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Some say I'm a cunning weasel,
And planned to save some diesel,
By getting home a little quicker,
On the back of a woodpecker.

You looked like a queen,
In your radiant coat of green,
And I'd always wanted to fly,
To see the world up so high.
So I leapt on board,
And off we soared.
I was your furry anorak,
So pleased to warm your back.
I'm sorry if I gave you a fright,
On our maiden flight,
I'd never make you my meal,
So there was no need to squeal.

It's a shame that funny clicking sound,
Made me fall to the ground,
When Martin Le-May,
Photographed our cabaret.
Now please give us another chance,
Of a weasel and woodpecker romance.
Don't worry if people stare,
There's so much for us to share.
I'm very light,
Never bite,
And a really nice guy,
Now why would I lie?

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: animals
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
On Monday 2nd March 2015 in Hornchurch Country Park in Essex Martin Le-May photographed a weasel clinging to the back of a green woodpecker whilst it was flying. Experts have confirmed that the photographs are not fake. It is likely the woodpecker took off when it was attacked and the weasel fell off when it was distracted by Martin.

A sign in Hornchurch Country Park now reads: 'Home of the woodpecker-riding weasel'.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Valsa George 18 March 2015

So interesting a story Stephen! With what ease you have narrated this funny tale of the woodpecker- weasel romance! Don't worry if people stare, There's so much for us to share...... It is so likely that people would be staring to see this rare spectacle! Very entertaining write!

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Stephen Katona 19 March 2015

Thank you Valsa. I could hardly believe my eyes when I first saw the photos.

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