Sunday, June 19, 2005

The 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 and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; 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 miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him 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 the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

THEN YOU CROSS RAINBOW BRIDGE TOGETHER...

Poem by Paul C. Dahm
                  
 
 
 

 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed rainbow bridge because I to have angel babies that are there. It gives me hope that one day I to will be reunited with them and also peace of mind to know they are in peace. I guess I knew that it just hepls to read it and reasure myself. To the person whom wrote it I thank you so very much.

Anonymous said...

The Rainbow Bridge has been a place of peace for me, in my heart, knowing that some day we will be reunited. It makes the pain just a little less intense.. when I get to miss our angel babies very much.

Troublesniffer
Jo

Anonymous said...

i have had several animals die in my family it is heartbreaking. but all my pets would run away and then they would die. and i hope that they are crossing the rainbow bridge.