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 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 each 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. His bright
eyes are intent; His eager body begins quivers. Suddenly
he begins to run 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 . . . . . . .

Here are some more poems and stories to help heal a broken heart. They brought me much comfort following Ethyl's journey to Rainbow Bridge:

A Little Dog Angel

God's Garden

I'm Still Here

Last Will and Testament

On Loan From God

Request From Rainbow Bridge

Road To Heaven

The Curate Thinks You Have No Soul

Treasured Friend

Where To Bury A Dog

Or you can use the dropdown menu below.

ETHYL: Tribute To A Four Legged Friend
Rainbow Bridge and other Poems


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