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Mon 11 Jul, 2005 06:52 am
My beautiful dog recently died and I have been searching for a poem I read many years ago, about another well-loved dog which had died. As far as I can remember, the poem included the phrases:
"what times we had, you she and I....."
"since first you came and with your trustful air...."
"into her lap, a small ? ? bear........"
"Lord, but there'll be deaf angels when we meet and you leap up and bark"
Sorry that's all I can remember. I hope someone recognises it.
Thanks very much.
This is not it, but I hope it brings you some comfort.
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....
Author unknown...
I have also found this quote, but that's as far as I can go:
"For all the Beloveds who have gone on ahead to where separation is unknown. Lord! There'll be deaf angels when we meet again and you leap up and bark!"
Madeleine Pickup
Bermbits - Thanks for your very kind replies.