Belgium’s greatest gift to the world,
I used to think,
was chocolate,
rich and sweet,
an explosion of flavor
melting on my tongue.
And then I met Sadie,
a Belgian Malinois,
as sweet as chocolate and so much more.
She was bred to herd sheep,
but with no sheep in sight,
she now shepherds me,
walking by my side,
in case I think to wander,
keeping me line and in sight,
making sure I am safe.
Smart, strong, fearless, loyal,
lots of energy and anxious to play,
risking everything for a mid-air catch,
heedless of any danger,
running as fast as the wind.
So much fun to watch,
as I pop another
Belgium chocolate into my mouth.
Madeline Bialecki 