RAINBOW BRIDGE

 

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This page is dedicated to all our fur babies that have gone on to the Rainbow Bridge before us. Be assured they are waiting at the other end, wagging their tails in anticipation of our arrival. This page is not only for our canine fur-babies, but for all of God's creatures, great & small. Feel free to copy poems from this page.

If you would like the name & web page link of your babies added to this page just e-mail it to me and I will be happy to add the name and link.

"Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you

That is how I know you go on.

Far across the distance, and spaces between us,

You have come to show you go on.

Near, far, wherever you are

I believe that the heart does go on.

Once more you open the door,

and you're here in my heart and my heart will go on and on.

Love can touch us one time and last for a life time,

And never let go 'til we're gone.

Love was when I love you,

One true time I hold to.

In my life we'll always go on.

Near, far, wherever you are

I believe that the heart does go on.

Once more you open the door,

and you're here in my heart and my heart will go on and on.

You're here, there's nothing I fear,

And I know that my heart will go on.

We'll stay forever this way,

You are safe in my heart,

And my heart will go on and on . . ."

CH CROSS B'S KOLADA BOOMERANG ROM "Boomer"

CH MOONSHINE'S NUTCRACKER "Crackers"

Moonshine's Restless Heart "Harry"

CH JANVAN'S MOONSHINE CASSANDRA ROM "Nanu"

Serenade Irish Lullaby "Lilly"

CH BAI-LEE'S OLYMPIC GOLD "Oly"

Moonshine's Pink Champaign "Shuggah"

Moonshine's Intrigue ROM "Indy"

CH CHERIE'S MOONSHINE SKY'S THE LIMIT ROM "Sky"

CH GEMSTAR'S SHAZAM OF MOONSHINE "Shazam!"

CH RICKSHA'S HILLBILLY HOORAY "Rah-Rah"

Pendleton's No Sugar Tonight

Moonshine's Phantom Of The Opera

CH TOOET EMLEKE BE CALLIE, T.D.I. "Callie" 3/11/84 - 10/3/98

CH ROBINHILL BLACK BEAN SAUCE "Beanie"

CH OQUIRRH's RED ROCKET, CD, CGC (11-23-89 to 3-2-99)
"Rocket you are the reason I do obedience - so good Chows can have a future . . . Love Mom"

CH KOBYS KONAN OF KEL-N OFA TT

Whitaker Lacy Britches Oh-My

Christmas Sunchasr In The Wind (Furbee)

SHADOW

I AWAKE (Or . . . "Across The Rainbow Bridge") Mike Blanche

I awake . . .But I do not remember falling asleep.
Just a moment ago, little Jimmy threw the ball
And I chased it with all my puppy concentration;
Timing each bounce in the grass to catch it
At just the right moment.
Did I feel the front yard's grass turn to stone?
Did I hear a screaming sound?
Perhaps I did. Perhaps I dreamed.
The fresh tang of dewy grass teases my nose.
The warm sun warms me. I open my eyes.
Many new friends gathe around me.
They show me what to eat, where to drink.
We play and sleep, near the bridge of many colors.
This is wonderful . . . but it is not perfect.

I awake . . .Only a moment ago I fell asleep,
Deep asleep, lying in Jim's arms.
I remember the pain in his eyes,
And the pain in my body, slowly ebbing.
So many years I played at his feet,
Slept by his side, sat watching at his windows.
Slowly I moved less, jumped less, ate less, saw less.
He loved me, carefully caressing me,
Making soft soothing sounds.
But the pain is gone; The blades of grass tickle my nose.
I open my eyes and find new friends gathered around me.
My legs are like springs. Butterflies play tag.
I am fed, and we play near the many-colored bridge.
It is wonderful . . .but it is not perfect.

I awake . . .When I fell asleep moments ago,
I thought all was finished. But now I see
Sunshine streaming through the leaves above.
All the pains and aches of my long life
Are dimmest memories. I lift my hand
Before my eyes. I see it clearly , soft and smooth,
As it has not been in years. I rise.
My legs are strong again, my toes against
The cool grass. My ears hear birdsong.
The freshness of dawn floods my senses.
I move easily, drawn to a bridge nearby,
Arching gracefully into the distance.
This is wonderful . . .but it is not perfect.

I approach the bridge, and turn to gaze
Into the fields nearby. I see happy creatures,
Sitting, playing and sleeping.
But my eyes are drawn to two joyous beings,
Running at their fullest speed.
They seem familiar. Can they be the
Animals that I knew before?
THEY ARE!! I kneel down,
They rush into my arms, wetting my face
With joyous kisses and tears!
We stand. We move together
Across The Rainbow Bridge.

This is wonderful. This is perfect.

"IF IT SHOULD BE"

If it should be that I grow weak,

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then you must do what must be done,

For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand,

Don't let your grief then stay your hand,

For this day more than all the rest,

Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,

What is to come can hold no fears,

You'd not want me to suffer so,

The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,

And please stay with me until the end,

I know in time that you will see

The kindness that you did for me.

Although my tail it's last has waved,

From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve, it must be you

Who had this painful thing to do.

We've been so close, we two, these years,

Don't let your heart hold back it's tears.
author unknown

OLD DOG IN A LOCKET
Old dog in a locket
That lies next to my heart
I will always love you
As I did right from the start.

You were right beside me
Through the darkest of my days
It was your kind and gentle nature
That made me want to stay.

Now I hold you in my arms
Your breath still warm against my hand
Our hearts still beat together
And I wonder if you understand.

Through the hours that I held you
before the light did leave your soul
I knew a way to keep you
Forever in my hold.

I snipped the hair from around your eyes
So I would always see
The beauty that surrounds me
Even in times of need.

I snipped the hair from around your ears
So I would always hear
Music in the distance
To quiet any fears.

I snipped the hair from across your back
To bring me strnegth in time of need
And the power of your essence
Would always be with me.

I snipped the hair from around your heart
That beat in time with mine
So I would know that love would find me
At some distant time.

And so, your life slipped out of mine
On a quiet spring like day
But I knew that a part of you
Was always here to stay.

Old dog in a locket
That lays next to my heart
I will always love you
Even though we had to part.

author unknown. . .

I STOOD BY YOUR BED LAST NIGHT

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.

I could see that you were crying,

You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,

"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast,

I watched you pour the tea,

You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today,

Your arms were getting sore.

I longed to take your parcels,

I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today,

You tend it with such care.

I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my paw on you,

I smiled and said "it's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.

I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday.

To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled,

I think you knew, in the stillness of that evening,

I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning

and say "good-night, God bless,

I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,

I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

Wonderful Pet Farewell poem & pictures.

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