Rainbow Bridge

Author Anonymous

There are several versions of this poem, with minor variations in each. May it help bring comfort to those who have lost or are about to loose a beloved companion.

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.

It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.

Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a Beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.

There are always food and water, and warm spring weather.

The old and frail animals are young again.

Those who have been maimed are made whole again.

They play all day with each other.

But there is only one thing missing.

They are not with their special person who loved them on earth.

So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up.

The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are starting, and this one suddenly runs from the group.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him in your arms and embrace.

Your face is kissed again and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge, never again to be separated.