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Forum RAINBOW BRIDGE For those that have lost a loved one

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    • Cottontail
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        I admit that I am not always good about the loss of a loved one, and no one can be expected to be.  I read about the great losses that have occurred to our fellow forum members, and want to console those left to grieve, but most times cannot find the words so I say nothing.  I know that many of our forum members are familiar with the rainbow bridge, and how comforting a thought that it is.  Recently a friend of mine lost a four-legged friend and posted this to her FB page.  It’s a little different, but I felt that I should share it, as it seemed appropriate.

        I take no credit for it’s source/authorship.

        To my dearest friend.

        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 spoke 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 re-assure 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.
        I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
        Be patient, live your journey out…then come home to me.


      • Avantika
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          ” Be patient, live your journey out…then come home to me.”

          Such a beautiful poem. May give some comfort to those who lost their little ones and to those who fear of the same to happen.

          The bond and affection between a human and an animal is so…underestimated. Something that isnt accepted and understood by all. Some are even disgusted by it, find it bizarre. I was having lunch at college today and it was chicken and rice. Naturally, two stray dogs nearby smelled it, started wagging their tail and followed me all the way to the second floor. Being the socially anxious person I am, I am glad they followed me to the next floor because there were less people there. I was less inhibited and gave them a portion of the chicken. My classmate saw that and passed a disgusted remark.

          I feel that to have an animal companion is some of the most comforting things possible. Why ? Because there is absence of words and the relationship is mostly based on actions. Gestures of love and how much you are willing to take care of them when they are ill and fragile (because a lot of people think as if being amusing is what pets are for). The fact that we do not have the same language only helps more, in my opinion. A lot of complexity in human relationships comes from the fact that we speak, I believe. Absence of words between a man and his animal companion only adds to the innocence and simplicity of the relationship.

          If I reveal how much I love my bunny Moshu, a lot of people around me will think how…strange and stupid it is. I am sure a lot of people here can relate to this.


        • LittlePuffyTail
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            I really love that poem…..made me cry, but in a good way. I still think about all my Bridge Babies so often. I will always love them.


          • Bam
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              A beautiful poem, Cottontail. It made me cry too.


            • Deleted User
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                I’m sobbing. It took me four goes to read it all, through my blurry tear filled eye’s. I can’t read the rainbow bridge anymore – it truly devastates me. The poem you shared wasn’t the exception (obviously). Thank you for sharing Cottontail. Now, I need a tissue! or three……

                You explained it beautifully Avantika – thank you!


              • Avantika
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                  :’)


                • jazminebunny200416
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                    Aww good poem made me cry though


                  • MoxieMeadows
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                      Beautiful.


                    • LongEaredLions
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                        Beautiful, Cottontail, thank you for sharing. Tears were definitely shed on my end too. :,)


                      • Kimomo
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                          Thank you for sharing this Cottontail, it was touching.


                        • My1&onlyMarshmellow
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                            I just lost my 9 year old Marshmellow earlier. I can’t stop crying and miss him so very very much.Realized how late this thread is :.(

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