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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #15 on: July 17, 2008, 21:10:11 PM »
RIP Bratters - now could someone pass the tissues please , if there are any left. :'(



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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2008, 20:08:09 PM »
Indeed his spirit is still around  :hug:

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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2008, 20:04:03 PM »
I think the Mary Elizabeth Frye one is lovely - I put it in my post for LJ. (Tobes.) He was a little star and there's no way I can believe his spirit isn't around any more - of course it is.

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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2008, 19:55:36 PM »
Sorry forgot to put RIP Bratters , so much loved

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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2008, 19:54:48 PM »
So sorry to hear about your friends cat,it is a devastating time,I've been there with numerous dogs and cats and it never gets easier,infact I think it gets harder :'(

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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2008, 19:53:04 PM »
There are two on this link which is a sticky at top of rainbow Bridge

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,8542.0.html

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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2008, 19:46:08 PM »
So sorry, your friend must be devastated.  RIP Bratters

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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2008, 17:24:02 PM »
Sorry to hear about your friends' cat  :hug:

This one always got to me, I still can't get past the 'just when I needed you most, I must let you go' line without breaking down.  It's sad but so true.

The Greatest Gift

I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.

For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."

Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....



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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2008, 16:48:23 PM »
Thats a mighty fine age!

RIP Bratters  :(


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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2008, 16:40:53 PM »
My friends cat made it to 19 years! She was PTS this morning, she was ill (cant remember the name of the condition), had to be taken to the vet every day for medication etc and yesterday morning she couldn't even stand up. The vet wanted to put her to sleep yesterday but my friend said she needed one last night with her to properly say goodbye, plus have her mum coming with her to the vets today. She just emailed me now, she is very upset, she says she can't stop crying, she is a right mess. She took the day off and is at home cleaning Bratters bowls and blankets. And her other cat Leroy keeps looking for her. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like. RIP Bratters.
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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2008, 16:21:58 PM »
Glad to have made you cry too lol
Reminds me of ^George^ that poem  :Luv:


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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2008, 16:14:42 PM »
Wow. Made me cry too! Thank you..
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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2008, 16:08:28 PM »
And this one is my favourite, alwys makes me cry

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.


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Re: A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2008, 16:06:55 PM »
Heres one

Letter from Rainbow Bridge

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Rainbow Bridge.

Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.”

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

And now I am contented.... that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me


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A Rainbow Bridge poem?
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2008, 15:52:47 PM »
My American friend just emailed me saying it is time for her ill cat to go. She is having her PTS today, and is devastated. I wanted to send her a beautiful poem about Rainbow Bridge, but I just clicked on the section on here and I'm finding it hard to read all the entries searching for poems without crying my eyes out! Does anyone have a beautiful poem I could send her? Many thanks.
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