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Post by helenmat on Jun 24, 2019 17:05:27 GMT
I have been looking for the poem about Rainbow Bridge and couldn't find it. Ive found it today. You all already know it but I think it is beautiful and very apt for our gorgeous departed feathered friends and pets of all kinds...
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 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...
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Post by suesbird on Jun 24, 2019 20:03:53 GMT
That was lovely Helenmat, made me cry though.
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Post by helenmat on Jun 24, 2019 21:20:50 GMT
I’m sorry suesbird, it did me too. It is lovely though.
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Post by jellybean on Jun 25, 2019 7:46:58 GMT
Here's another one you might like helenmat. It still makes me cry. I found it after my first budgie Charlie died:- When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see, The sun will rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me. I know how much you loved me As much as I love you And each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand An angel came and called my name And I stepped up on her hand. She said my place was ready In bird heaven far above But that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love. If I could relive yesterday Even for a little while I'd fly over and kiss you Just to see you smile. So when tomorrow starts without me Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me I'm right there in your heart.
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Post by suesbird on Jun 25, 2019 8:29:59 GMT
That one's lovely too, made me cry as well. Such lovely words.
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Post by ffiscool on Jun 25, 2019 15:20:15 GMT
just made me cry too
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Post by Hezz on Jun 26, 2019 5:47:48 GMT
A Bird of Mine
"I'll lend you, for a little while, a bird of mine," He said. "For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or maybe twenty-three, But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief, You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, as all from Earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this bird to learn.
I've looked the whole world over in my search for teachers true, And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love - not think this labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to call, to take him back again.
I fancied that I heard them say, 'Dear Lord, thy will be done.' For all the joy this bird shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shower him with tenderness and love while we may, And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
And should the angels call for him much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand."
If, by your love, you've managed, my wishes to achieve, In memory of him you've loved; be thankful; do not grieve.
Cherish every moment of your feathered charge. He filled your home with songs of joy the time he was alive. Let not his passing take from you those memories to enjoy.
"I will lend to you, a Bird", God said, and teach you all you have to do. And when I call him back to heaven, you will know he loved you too.
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Post by jellybean on Jun 26, 2019 6:40:59 GMT
I could only read this halfway down before stopping to wipe away the tears. Beautiful, thanks for sharing Hezz.
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Post by ffiscool on Jun 26, 2019 6:54:21 GMT
that is a lovely one as well
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Post by samwiseg on Jun 26, 2019 8:49:45 GMT
That is such a lovely thought helenmatThink I will feel like Francis of assisi when I arrive then
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Post by clt80 on Jun 26, 2019 14:04:10 GMT
Gosh I'm in tears. The power of beautiful words.
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Post by helenmat on Jun 26, 2019 18:22:47 GMT
Oh flip. Not sure I'm emotionally stable enough for these. I know I started it but now I can't see. They are all beautiful though.
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