Sjaak


Sjaak was a K-9 in a little town
he was shot while on duty in a drive-by
he was with the Police since 2014 and he was partly brown
his age hasn't been given in this crime by

People stood near the side of the road
while watching an entourage of blue
to pay respects to this code
we cried while watching them pass through

A Belgian Malinois was his breed
a truly handsome dog
I wish he could have used his creed
to escape this madness fog

I'm sure his handler is grieving still
I can't imagine his feelings allow
it's enough to induce one to be ill
but in the afterlife is where he is now
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Callus Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 11:12 AM
So sad to see such a life going to waste; his handler must have been devastated! All those who have pets know the feeling...Regards // paul
Crabtree Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 7:36 PM
Thank you, Paul. Wishing you a wonderful weekend :)
One Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 6:33 AM
Aww so sad and a lovely tribute.. I can see you felt his soul..
Crabtree Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 7:35 PM
Thank you, Silent One. Have a great weekend! :)
Pandit Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 5:03 AM
Awesome tribute to humanity's best friend, Angela.
Crabtree Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 7:34 PM
Thank you, Vijay. Hope you have a great weekend :)
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 3:11 AM
- A lovely tribute to Sjaak, Angela :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Crabtree Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 7:33 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. Wishing you a wonderful weekend :)
Buhagiar Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 1:39 AM
It is well known that there is a bond between a policemen and his dog. Lovely poem. ~~
Crabtree Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 7:33 PM
Thank you, Victor. Hope you have a great weekend :)
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