Rainbow

Rainbow Bridge Poem
Another Version

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When
an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
they go 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 have 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 to quiver. 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.
Author unknown

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