I have saved a lot of the stories and poems I've come across. Here are a couple of them.
Beyond The Rainbow
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
Author Unknown
From Your Greyhound At The Bridge
My dearest master:
Just when I thought that my life was over you rescued me.
You took me into your home and you loved me, and made me a part of your family.
You showed me that there was more to life then the kennel,a crate,the track or the back of a pick-up truck.
You showed me what was allowed and what was not.
You taught me how to climb stairs, and didn't get upset when I didn't get it right the first time.
You gave me more toys then I have ever seen before.
You let me sleep in your bed with you, and didn't get upset even when I tried to push you out.
You gave me a special place in your heart, and more love then I thought was possible to give.
For all of the things that you have given me, the only things that I could give you were all of my love and all of my companionship, and these things I gave to you willingly.
Now my time with you has past and I have gone on to the bridge, but I just wanted to let you know, that when your time comes, I'll be waiting, I'll be waiting.
I love you with all of my heart
Your Greyhound
I stood by Your Bed Last Night
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wished I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today you tend it with such care
I want to reassure you I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key,
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me."
You looked so very tired and then you sank into a chair,
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you everyday
And say with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled,
I think you knew
that in that stillness of that evening
I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning And say, "Goodnight, sweet dreams, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you
to cross the brief divide
I'll rush to greet you and we'll stand together side-by-side.
I have so many things to show you,
there's much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out
Then come home and be with me.
LETTER FROM YOUR PET IN HEAVEN
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night... "My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go... from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
Author Unknown
