(Morgaine Le Fey-Feb 94- July 4th, 94.)

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 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 vigour,
Those who were hurt or maimed
Are made whole and strong again,
Just as we remember those 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 has been 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 begins to run from the group,
Flying over the green grass
Her legs carrying her faster and faster.
You have been spotted.
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.

Waiting

I got to the gate of heaven today, after we said goodbye
I began to miss you terribly, because I heard you cry
Suddenly there was an angel, and she asked me to enter heaven's gate
I asked her if I could stay outside for someone who would be late
I wouldn't make much noise you see, I wouldn't bark or howl
I'll only wait here patiently and play with my tennis ball
The angel said I could stay right here and wait for you to come
Because heaven just wouldn't be heaven if I went in alone
So I'll wait right here, you take your time, but keep me in your heart
Because heaven just wouldn't be heaven without you to warm my heart

(April 4, 95-July 14th, 95)
Myst

A Borzoi

I will lend to you for a while, a Borzoi pup, God said,
For you to love her while she lives and mourn her when she's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or only two or three
But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you and (should her stay be brief)
You'll always have her memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn.
I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love nor think the labor vain
Nor hate me when I come to take my Borzoi back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord They Will be done."
For all the joys this pup will bring the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may
And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay
But should you come to call her back much sooner than we've planned
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try and understand.
If, by our love, we've managed your wishes to achieve
In memory of her we loved, to help us whilst we grieve,
When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife,
We'll have yet another pup and love her all her life.

(Jill Harwood of England -Originally titled English Cocker Spaniel)

Abbey 4/4/95-6/20/00

Beyond the Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wonderous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

2/94-2/15/01
Spook

I thought of you a million times today.
It seems that thoughts of you refused to stay away;
I think of you the way you used to be,
And I wonder if you ever think of me.
I know you're safer now than when you were here,
But that doesn't make it easier to keep your memory near.
And someday I'll kiss your head again,
But for now I'll concentrate on letting good thoughts in.
I miss you more than you could ever know
And I wish that you hadn't had to go.
Cause you were what gave me my special radiance
Without a word, you were my best friend.

-author unknown

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