Rachel and Archibald
Archibald the blue heeler was a loyal one
Frolicking with his pal Rachel under the Southern sun
Up for a game and a lick to the face
Running around outside was their place
And Rachel McCrow was called to the blue
To do her duty and to be true
She lost her life to the murderer’s gun
Passing as heroes with her partner Matthew their lives undone
When the blue gathered to honour them
Archibald was in the front for his friend
He waited patiently until the service had ended
And then went home without her now his love extended.
© Paul Warren Poetry
Rachel McCrow was murdered with her partner Matthew Arnold on police duty in Queensland. Archibald was her blue heeler dog.
Copyright © Paul Warren | Year Posted 2022
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