Kokito

A furor surely was ignited
When somebody from United
Made a bad decision
With a most unpleasant end.

A carrier with dog inside
(The flight attendant notified)
Was placed with luggage which
The family couldn’t comprehend.

The overhead compartment where
Kokito languished had no air
And so he barked, expecting
That he soon would be unpenned.

The owners begged, to no avail.
Kokito’s cries did not prevail
And soon the family learned they’d lost
Their sweet and loyal friend.

United gets a new black eye
And not a soul should wonder why
Of all the airlines, this is one
I would not recommend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Cunningham Avatar
March 16, 2018 at 6:52 AM
Great verse iLene, Off to the US later in the year I had a choice United or Virgin, I chose Virgin. Tom
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2018 at 5:46 AM
- Yes, I read about this story Ilene - Horrible, so heartbreaking - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
March 15, 2018 at 5:46 PM
I had tears when i read the news story, it beggars belief anyone would treat an animal like that and the ending was so tragic. very well penned Ilene:-) hugs jan xx
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