I have placed these poems here for anyone who has loved and lost a cherished friend and as a reminder that because you feel their loss, it also means that they once brought you much joy.My wish is that every animal, upon their death would be missed and remembered, for that would mean that in their life they had been truly loved and cared for.
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 and water and sunshine, and all 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 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.
Author Unknown
Four Feet In Heaven
Your favorite chair is vacant now.
No eager purrs to greet me,
No softly padded paws to run
Ecstatically to meet me.No coaking rubs, no plaintive cry
Will say it's time for feeding-
I've put away your bowl
And all the things you won't be needing.
But I will miss you, little friend,
For I could never measure
The happiness you brought to me,
The comfort and the pleasure.
And since God put you here to share
In earthly joy and sorrow,
I'm sure there'll be a place for you
In Heaven's bright tomorrow!
Alice Chase
Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge:
Angel 1988-2004 (cat)
Cheyanne 1992-2004 (dog)
Baby 2001-2003 (hamster)
The Kid 1988-2003 (cat)
Tara 1985-2001 (cat)
Tally 1996-2000 (rabbit)
Haley 1988-2000 (cat)
Rocket 1984-1999 (dog)
Zoe 1989-1998 (cat)
Laser 1986-1997 (dog)
Tasha 1985-1997 (cat)
Gypsy 1988-1990 (cat)
Gambler 1984-1984 (dog)
Smokey 1980-1982 (dog)
