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RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
*Author Unknown* |
The poem below is dedicated to my "Roo". He was my best mate, my shadow, my best friend. Sadly he died at the age of 16 years - Run free my friend.
YOU WILL ALWAYS WALK WITH ME
Because you will not be forever,
Hope against time though I may,
I paint your picture in my memory,
Eyes blue with age, muzzle gone grey.
Because you walked with me in Sprintime,
Puppy-clumsy, running free.
As you grew, we grew together -
You became part of me.
Because you shared with me my sorrows,
Not understanding - simply there.
Often spurring me to laughter -
My friend, you know how much I care.
Because the years have slowed your fleetness,
though your spirit still is strong,
I promise I will take more time now,
so that you can go along.
Because you do not fear the future,
Living only in the now,
I draw strength from your example -
Yet time keeps slipping by somehow.
Because the day will soon be coming
When I will no longer see
You rise to greet me - but in my memory
You will always walk with me.
YOU ARE GONE
Sunlight streams through the window pane unto a spot on the floor....
then I remember, it's where you used to lie, but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet, and muted echoes sound....
then I remember, It's where your paws joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road, and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours.... your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials in a blanket of my love
and keep them for my best friend until we meet above.
* Author Unknown *
The poem below is very special for many reasons and was sent to me by my friend Robyn for all the special dogs in my life that have crossed over the rainbow.
Thank you Robyn.
MY BEST FRIEND
If it be I grow frail and weak
And pain should wake me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle can't be won
You will be sad I understand
Don't let your grief stray your hand
For this day more than the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I've been saved
Do not grieve that it should be you
Who has to decide this thing to do
we've been so close we two these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
FAITHFUL FRIEND
If you've ever known the joyful sound of barks that fill the air
A sloppy kiss, a friendly paw, a quite adoring stare.
If you've ever had a special friend to share a tear or two,
Or may be just a wagging tale, to lift you when your blue.
If you've ever felt the wrenching pain, that only death can send,
Then you have lost not just a dog, you've truly lost a friend.
But God is good and treasures love and there at Heavens gate
A sloppy kiss and a joyful bark, your precious friend awaits.
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