The 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 the Rainbow Bridge

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends

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 vigor

Those who were hurt or maimed, Are made whole and strong again

Just as we remember them in our dreams, Of days and time 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, Her bright eyes are intent

Her eager body begins to quiver, Suddenly she breaks from the group

Flying over the green grass, Her legs carrying her 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 friend

So long gone from your life, But never absent from your heart

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

-- author unknown

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