I know you all just want pictures of the Mutt. I’ll use this poem, based on Wordsworth’s famous poem, as an excuse to post a load taken over the seven or so years he’s been with us…
Dog Show
(Upon Westminster Bridge, William Wordsworth)
Earth has not anything to show more fair
Than this dog, all primped and ready to show
His best at the fete in quaint Ludlow.
The next dogs are ready; he’ll stand and stare
At the line-up for shaggiest mutt:
Sniffy and aloof in his smooth white coat,
Scratching his ear as if to say, ‘it’s not
That hard to be a mess, and win that pot
By being a scruff.’ That’s Dog, he likes to gloat.
My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere.
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He has so many different expressions. I can almost hear what he’s thinking.
Lovely poem, too, although what Wordsworth would have thought, I don’t know. Probably flattered.
He does get a bit miffed if I call and I only want another picture. Our cinema had a dog friendly showing of the Isle of Dogs by Wes Andersen with free treats and a blanket to sit on. He slept through most of it
What a handsome, patient, and stalwart fellow Dog is! Excellent choice for the opening photo, like he’s just arrived from Heaven. Enjoyed the poem as well, though the photos kind of upstage it, each being worth a thousand words and all. ;-D
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Thank you Geoff, love poem and photos 💜💜💜
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Thanks
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Dog is a handsome pup! Love all the pictures, thanks. Give him a cuddle from me. xo
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Done, though it’s so hot here I’m not sure he appreciated it!
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I heard. Time to get out the paddling pool!
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He has so many different expressions. I can almost hear what he’s thinking.
Lovely poem, too, although what Wordsworth would have thought, I don’t know. Probably flattered.
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I dread to think what the greats might think of my butchery…
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Gorgeous Geoff. One very photogenic and expressive pooch.
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And he knows it…
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pat pat, good doggie
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A handsome chappy indeed, along with a good poem 👍
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He’ll take that!
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He’s certainly expressive
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I love me some Dog! He gives great face. ❤
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He’s fairly understanding about my need to capture him in the cloud… if he ever gets an agent I’m sunk
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He is a star!
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Loved all the pics of Dog! ❤
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He knows it too…
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Ahh, he’s fabulous. I love him! 😀
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Thanks
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Great shots of Dog. Thanks for sharing.
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Just trying to keep up with your gallery,John
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Hahaha.
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Wonderful photos – thanks for sharing them with us. He has an incredible range of facial expressions.
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He has, hasn’t he? If I knew what he was thinking…
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So he got his own seat at the theatre? How did he like it? My favorite images are those when he looks put out by the camera. As in “you again?”
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He does get a bit miffed if I call and I only want another picture. Our cinema had a dog friendly showing of the Isle of Dogs by Wes Andersen with free treats and a blanket to sit on. He slept through most of it
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Our dog would have spent the entire movie barking. Dog is definitely better behaved than ours.
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I think the other dogs proved to be a good influence…
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That never seems to be the case. Ours likes to start the barking!
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there’s always one….
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I’ll add another thumbs up for Dog and his fan club. Can’t have too many poems on a stormy Thursday morning.
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Thanks. He’ll be delighted to hear that
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Awwwwwwwww!!!
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You’ve certainly got an inspirational dog!
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My muse…
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What a wonderful indulgence of Dog. 🙂
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That is his ideal
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What a handsome dog! Those eyes really get you!
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He’s very cunning and manipulative… you just have to love him
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What a handsome, patient, and stalwart fellow Dog is! Excellent choice for the opening photo, like he’s just arrived from Heaven. Enjoyed the poem as well, though the photos kind of upstage it, each being worth a thousand words and all. ;-D
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I know. He’s always putting me in my place
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Thank you for my ‘dog fix’. He is quite the handsome fellow.
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He’s kept his good looks and his hair unlike his companion
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Don’t be so hard on yourself. I would say he’s a chip off the old block. 🙂
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He’s very forgiving
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He already has me smitten.
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