graphic by Shell
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, someone who was 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 breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
*Author Unknown*
Why are there so many songs about rainbows And what's on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions And rainbows have nothing to hide So we've been told and some choose to believe it I know they're wrong; wait and see Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
Who said that ev'ry wish would be heard and answered When wished on the morning star? Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it Look what it's done so far. What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing And what do we think we might see? Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
All of us under its spell; We know that it's probably magic Have you been half asleep and heard voices? I've heard them calling my name Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors I know it's one and the same I've heard it too many times to ignore it It's something that I'm s'posed to be Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection The lover, the dreamers, and me.
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