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Music Maker
Member

since 2002-07-07

Posts 152
THE ORIGINAL !!!!

0 posted 2003-04-14 04:56 PM

Today, I came across some of the most beautiful and moving words I have ever read.   This 'Toughie' hates to admit it, but it left me with tears in my eyes, thinking of the many loved companions over the last 66 years of my life who have left for the Rainbow Bridge.

I Offer a challenge to all of you around this table to put these sentiments into poetic words.   I am sure that the ensuing poetry will be even more emotional!

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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.   When an animal close to us dies, that pet goes to the 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 vigour; 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 begins to quiver. 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. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.....

.....Author William (Bill) N. Britton © 1994

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

1 posted 2003-04-14 05:02 PM

I've read this before... and it never fails to move me. *S* I have many friends on the other side of that bridge... and can't imagine heaven deserving the name if they can't lead me in. *S*

Music Maker
Member

since 2002-07-07

Posts 152
THE ORIGINAL !!!!

2 posted 2003-04-14 05:10 PM

Thank you Suthern - but who says you are going to heaven ? !!! LOL, but if you should go to the 'other place', I will be there to greet you!!!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2003-04-14 05:12 PM

ahem.... a gal can hope, can't she??? LOL

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

4 posted 2003-04-14 09:14 PM

An excellent inspiration here.
I am going to attempt your challenge.
A truly beautiful thought to provoke.
ThisDiamond

Sunnyone
Member Ascendant

since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

5 posted 2003-04-15 04:18 AM

Oh, MM, you know I just can't resist a challenge, and what a beautiful inspiration this one is!! You're on!!!!!

Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

6 posted 2003-04-15 12:33 PM

John,
If you get to "the tropics" before I do, save a few flames for me. I shall be along shortly
lol.

When the morning cries and you don't know why...

Sunnyone
Member Ascendant

since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

7 posted 2003-04-25 05:50 AM

UP

Balladeer

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

8 posted 2003-04-25 10:59 AM

I KNOW there's gonna be a dog waiting for Suthern!

I'll give it a go.......

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