The Day Before Christmas on the Bridge (Part Five 2011)

[Tigerlily (Allison)]

Thank you Gill  I've just read this and I'm now sat in the office trying not to cry 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

thank you sue and this years was special to me too 

[Sue P (Paddysmum)]

I couldn't say this on the day (couldn't read it without crying) but thank you Gill,    All of us who've got friends at Rainbow Bridge are touched by the words expressed

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Thank you Den 

[den22]

Oh Gill i just read this and had a tear in my eye too it was so beautifully written and i was glad that i could read it from the beginning, i will be looking out for next years.

Denise xxxx

[souffle]

Glad he came...so did Kennedy, Cidie and Furrari. Twas the best feeling. Dream sweet dreams. Memories are made of love xx Happy Christmas xxxxx

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Thank you and have a great christmas.

I shall be cuddling Napoleon in my dreams tonight, he is always there.

[souffle]

Happy Christmas.....I hope they were there for you 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

That is what I hoped Souffle 

Only 10 mins to go 

[souffle]

The beauty of this is that we all read it as if it was written for our cats. I know the ginger cat is my Kennedy you see and for someone else it is their very own cat.
It's almost time and I'm waiting for the path to open..

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Dont worry cos they will be better when you finally meet them and they wont be any older 

[bunglycat]

I only read part 5 and it made me cry last night thinking of how long some of my fur babies have been up there waiting and how its Smarties and mine first Christmas apart 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS - on the Bridge  (Part One 2007)


All the cats are gathering
On the puuuuuuurfect day
Food piled high in boxes
Ready to go under trees
Excited meows and purrs
Can be heard from all around
On the day before Christmas

The walls are lined with drawings
Of slaves they once had
Never to be forgotten
Memories of love and care
Stories are being told
Of adventures and fun
On the day before Christmas

Cats in the kitchen
Making tomorrows feast
Bowls are all sparkling
Ready to drink a toast
To all those who loved them
And feline friends on the Bridge
On the day before Christmas

As the sun goes down
Its a clear sky with only stars and moon
The cats all line the Bridge
And raise their paws together
To celebrate a birth tonight
Of the newest kitten there on earth
On the day before Christmas.


 


THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS - on the Bridge  (Part Two  2008)

Last year we celebrated together
Oh how quick another year has gone
Cats are busy, decorating and cooking
Making clean the Rainbow Bridge
Soon it will be celebration time
On the day before Christmas

Plates and dishes sparkling
With food of many kinds
Some just right for the kitties
Some just so for their slaves
A party soon to be held
On the day before Christmas

As afternoon turns to dusk
And the first star shows in the sky
Excitement is building
All over the Rainbow Bridge
Waiting to meet their friends again
On the day before Christmas

Time approaches midnight
Get in line comes the call
Make sure your fur is clean and shining
Tails either up or round your paws
The path will not open long
On the day before Christmas

Its time its time purrs someone
And the Bridge opens its doors
The moon lights the pathway
All the cats are ready and waiting
To exchange strokes and purrs
On the day before Christmas

Raise a dish or a glass
To our friends on earth
Say the Bridge cats
We have such a short time to meet
On the Rainbow pathway
On the day before Christmas

 


THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS - on the Bridge ( Part 3 2009)


Another year has passed
And the cats all gather on the Bridge
This year we have so many new friends
But it would not be right to give their names
We do not show preference
Cos we all live in peace
On the day before Christmas

Each cat has a task
Cleaning, cooking and so much more
The trees have been decorated
And are sparkling in the setting sun
Presents have been placed
For their special friends
On the day before Christmas

Since last year the cats have a gallery
Of pictures they have drawn
This is their permanent reminder
Of those who gave them love and care
Some cats had nobody
But are now loved by all
On the day before Christmas

The cats would love to invite their slaves
To visit for a time
But they know this cannot happen
So they send signs throughout the year
A rainbow or something very purrsonal
Cos they want to stay in touch
On the day before Christmas

Arrangements are nearly finished
And the clock is ticking down
To the time just before midnight
The cats all purr in expectation
And its a fair roar across the Bridge
The path is opening
On the day before Christmas

Paws and hands touch
And kisses are exchanged
So much excitment and tears of joy
Its only once a year this can happen
And only minutes to say hello
But all the cats love this moment
On the day before Christmas

   

THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS - on the Bridge ( Part 4 2010)


Crash Bang Wallop all the cats look round
The kitchen cats are mortified
All the dishes are on the ground
Dont worry says the wise cat
Who has been on the Bridge for many years
There is still time to sort this out
On the day before Christmas

All the cats pick up the dishes
And pass them to the washing cats
Then the cleaner cats get busy to sort out the mess
The cooking cats will start again
To make loads more food
And the table cats will set the places
On the day before Christmas

Just once a year the path to the Bridge opens
And cats and slaves can meet 
Mama cats sort out the kittens
Making sure their suits are clean and smart
All whiskers are preened and claws are clipped
Nothing can beat this time
On the day before Christmas

Not all cats have slaves
So each cat takes two who have no one
Cos they know that their slaves will care
All kittens have a mama cat to help
So they dont get lost or scared
And every cat will have someone to meet
On the day before Christmas

The sun is going down
And the Bridge is full of excited cats
The table looks wonderful
And the candles are being lit
Get in line comes the shout
And purrs echo round the Bridge
On the day before Christmas

I can see it opening says a ginger kitten
Yes me too says an old tabby cat
Look at that wonderful sight
Says a chunky black and white
All the slaves stretch back for miles and miles
I am going to have a slave at last says a lost cat
On the day before Christmas

The gate to the path fully opens and there is a rush
A sea of coloured fur  meets human hands
Tears and purrs mingle oh what a happy time
Once again magic on the path to the Bridge
For just a short time dreams and wishes come true
It happens each year on this special night
On the day before Christmas

 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Thank you all, yes I think you will be right Carol 

I never mention names but this year I am afraid I had to honour my boy and his ginger friend and it wrote itself back in May, sadly I didnt know another of our boys was going to pass to the Bridge only a few weeks later . I apologized to his human once I was brave enoughand she knows that he wasnt left out deliberately but just couldnt change what was written.

I will bring up the previous parts for the newbies and anyone else who wants to read them as there is no link. They are all very special to me.

[souffle]

Oh my that was beautiful
Thank you Gill xx

On the day before Christmas the meowmys shed a tear for the memories of a love shared and the longing for the ones who have gone.
Play well all you beauties at the bridge. Happy Christmas to you all x

[CarolM (Wendolene)]

I've only just found this - thought you hadn't done one this year. 

It always makes me shed a tear but this year's is more poignant than ever.  I think I recognise the blue eyed cat and his ginger friend. 

I wonder if peeps who are new to Purrs this year know the story of the night before Christmas on Rainbow Bridge.  Do you have link Gill?

[Peggy C]

So beautiful  I am sure my ginger pussy is there waiting for me

RIP Marmalade    Mummy will come for you

 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

    


The blue eyed cat looked all around him
And heard the happy sounds of his new friends getting ready
For the special time when the pathway to the Bridge will open
He laid his dark head on his white paws with a wistful look
Thinking I wish I was down there with her
On the day before Christmas

Are you alright my friend said the ginger cat its my first time too
I am sad said the blue eyed cat it seems so long since I saw her
I remember her hands on my fur and her tears were falling
She didnt want me to leave and asked me to forgive her
And of course I do cos it was just my time
On the day before Christmas

Come on said the ginger cat lets help all our friends
Dont you think its looking good and the food smells so tasty?
Yes I think she will love it all and I cant wait to touch paws
Me too says the ginger cat I miss my slave so much
We had such good times together and remembering is hard
On the day before Christmas

The blue eyed cat and the ginger cat  smiled sadly at each other
And rubbed heads with gentle whiskery purrs
There are so many new cats here I guess we all are a bit scared
What will it be like when the gate opens, will we see our slaves
You do think they will come , oh yes definately says the blue eyed cat
On the day before Christmas

Come on you two says the black and white cat
Those presents need moving to over there by the decorated tree
Ahhhhhhhhh just like at home then says the blue eyed cat with a slight grin
Did you ever...........oh yes I did says the ginger cat and it fell down
Both cats start laughing when they remember happy times
On the day before Christmas

The tables are set and the food is being brought out
And the tree is sparkling in the late evening sun
The Rainbow Bridge is alight with the sound of meows and purrs
Cats everywhere are washing themselves and grooming each other too
The blue eyed cat is looking so smart and the ginger cat finishes doing his tail
On the day before Christmas

The sky is turning from yellow and orange to midnight blue, the first stars appear
There also is a moon on this special night and its clear and frosty
Lines and groups of cats start to form each with a gift for a slave
Excitement is growing and the blue eyed cat waits expectantly
The ginger cat cant stop purring  cos he is so nervous
On the day before Christmas

Is everyone ready comes the message, its nearly time
Meeoows answer yes and yes and yes
In the distance there is a glow and the path can be seen
All the  cats lift up their heads and look at the long queue of people
The blued eyed cat and the ginger cat look anxiously towards the crowd
On the day before Christmas

Suddenly the path opens and there is a rush from both sides
Cats and slaves are touching and tears of happiness are flowing
The blue eyed cat holds out his white paws to his human and they cuddle so close
The ginger cat purrs to his human and they exchange headbutts and strokes
All around cats meet their humans and share their love again
On the day before Christmas