Steen, Jon R.

An Ode to a Quest for the Black Pig Dike

1. In the legends of Ireland, one with great might
2. Is a fierce pig with a powerful bite.
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4. Black was his color, as black as his heart
5. He burrowed and burrowed right from the start.
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7. For 800 kilometers he moved the earth
8. Creating a dyke of great worth.
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10. The dyke protected lands and was used by man
11. This inspired a modern fellow named Dan.
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13. He was drawn to Ireland — he’d fly and drive
14. To find this dyke he would strive and strive.
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16. No directions in his tour guide were to be found
17. So he sought assistance from all locals around.
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19. Shocked was Dan that few knew of this pig’s dig
20. When he finally got some assistance Dan danced a jig.
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22. He was sent to the old church to see Father Kelly
23. But he was ill; something in his belly.
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25. Father Brian tried to help in his place
26. But too much Guinness gave him a red face.
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28. He remembered the Pig or something like that
29. But he couldn’t remember what he was talking about.
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31. Dan left Father Brian his hat in hand
32. He almost gave up his quest in this land.
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34. Till Mel the bartender in Dowra town
35. Knew the dyke was near and could be found.
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37. Mel sent Dan to a storekeeper’s stand
38. Where Dan learned the dyke crossed his land.
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40. Quickly Dan ran to this magical spot
41. His wife Sharon didn’t think it so hot.
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43. Dan danced and pranced in joy of his find
44. The local school girls thought he’d lost his mind.
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46. Dan did not care that he looked a fright
47. This discovery would end up on his pig web site.