RE: Rainbow Bridge
Would like to remember Brunomy black labrador....
You came to me at a time when I needed a reason to live and you needed a new home. Youwent with me everywhere. You gave me such strength and unconditional love that I felt cheated at first when you were taken so suddenly but I have seen you through spirit since and know that you are happy at the rainbow bridge.
With you eternally.
Nyree xx
RE: Rainbow Bridge
For my little smiley Tilly AKA snotface. Miss your singing xxx
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RE: Rainbow Bridge
Doogle,
thankyou for starting this thread, your sensitivity takes my breath away!
In my 50 years of life I have had few animals, largely because they have all reached extraordinary ages, with one exception. I want to remember them all here..Tiger, Lady, Whisky, Wag, Fidget, Cher, Sam and Ben...all dearly loved, cherished and missed fur babies, that I will never stop loving, or forget. They enriched my life in ways that make me feel deep sympathy for those who never allow themselves the opportunity to experience absolute, unconditional love. It is real, and we find it in the precious animals that grace our lives.
Yes, animals have souls...just look at this and decide for yourselves. (I did not write this poem, but I wish I had).
A Dogs Soul
Dedicated to my beloved Dog - TABASCO
Every dog must have a soul, somewhere deep inside, Where all his hurts and grievances are buried with his pride.
Its here he decides the good and bad, the wrong way from the right,
And where his judgment carefully, is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place, where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance, that he trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly, for himself, He cannot speak,
Rebuked, He finds within his soul, the comfort he must seek.
He'll love, tho' he is unloved, and he'll serve tho' badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away the times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two, his love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every dog, an understanding soul!
Thankyou again Doogle
To my fur babies, Iloved you then, I love you now, and I will love you for all eternity! Looking forward to seeing and loving you all again.
Much love, Mum
RE: Rainbow Bridge
Doogle and all,
Most people that I have ever known have all thought that The Rainbow Bridge was a poem, not a story..and it seems that many others thought this also. In 1998 a couple decided to finally put the story to verse, and the outcome is simply beautiful. Here it is for your enjoyment.
The Rainbow Bridge
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By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over
together.
© 1998 Steve and Diane Bodofsky. All Rights Reserved.
I think you will agree, this is a very caring modern adaption of a much loved story.
My next post is not for the squeamish, but since I am here, and we are talking about our love for our precious fur babies that have passed over, I will add that as well.
Hugs
Janne