Aloka, the Peace Dog

If you live in the USA,

chances are high,

you know this dog Aloka.

He one of the most-loved dogs,

in the USA right now.

What I did not know is that

Aloka comes from India,

my homeland.

He was a stray dog,

roaming the streets of Kolkata,

the very city,

where Mother Teresa

cared of leprosy patients,

and got Novel prize for peace

way back in 1979.

Aloka started walking with the monks

for 100 days.

They formed a bond,

and adopted him,

bringing him to the USA.

Aloka is fixture of the

venerable group’s long walk,

on a 3,700 km journey,

to the national capital, Washington, DC.

Aloka has earned the name

the peace dog,

an international symbol of compassion,

well earned.

He got a knee injury,

but still part of the walk,

giving joy to many.

Aloka's life journey

is iconic, worth telling.

#walkforpeace #Alokathepeacedog

The painting is in Gumroad: You can buy in nominal price.