I READ about Vidar the dog

Sniffing bombs under an Afghan sky

But after two long perilous years

He became what is know as “gun shy”.

At five years old he retired

For loud bangs caused him great fear

But Angie McDonnell rescued him

And now he lives with Angie over here.

There’s a book written about his days

In that terrible war zone

He’s large and loyal and adores

The peace of his South Wales home.

There are so many tragedies to read

But this is a heartbreaking tale

And I will think of Vidar

Running free on a beach in the Vale.

Guy Fletcher

Pantmawr

Cardiff