'Til We Meet Again

Remove the bowls, and pick up their mat,
Hide the collar, no need for that.
Hang the leash, where I won't see,
No more walks for you and me.

No more meds. and no more pain
All that's left is Memory Lane.
Puppy breath, a wee fluff ball,
The years flew by, I do recall.

I sit inside, with my despair
Missing you and wondering where ...
Where have you gone? Are you okay?
Do you think of me too, both night and day?

Do you know how much I miss you so?
Do you know I never  ... wanted you to go?
And through my tears, I hear your paws
Padding across my kitchen floors.

You're telling me, you are at rest,
You're close at hand, with a new address
Wiping my tears, I smile and say,
'Til we meet again ... my friend ... one day.

Jane Mazer

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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