The Last Battle

(In Loving Memory - Pet Loss)

If it should be that I grow frail and weak

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then will you do what must be done,

For this ** The Last Battle ** can’t be won.

You will be sad I understand,

But don’t let grief then stay your hand,

For on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,

Through happiness, laughter, sadness and tears.

You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, just let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end

And hold me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree

It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don’t grieve that it must be you

Who has to decide this thing to do;

We’ve been so close ** we two ** these years,

Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

I Never Went Away

(In Loving Memory – Pet Loss – Dog Poems)

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 wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today,

You tend it with such care.

I want to re-assure you,

that 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 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.

To say to you with certainty,

“I never went away.”

(In Loving Memory – Pet Loss – Dog Poems)

So do not grieve for me, my friend,

as I am with my kind.

My collar is a rainbow’s hue

my leash a shooting star

My boundaries are the milky way,

where I sparkle from afar.

There are no pens or kennels here,

for I am not confined,

But free to roam God’s heavens

among my special kind.

I nap the day on snowy clouds and

a gentle breeze rocks me;

I dream the dreams of earthlings and

how it used to be.

The trees are full of liver treats

and tennis balls abound,

And milk bones line the walking ways

just waiting to be found.

There even is a ring set up,

the grass all lush and green,

And everyone who gaits around

becomes the “Best Of Breed”.

For we’re all winners in this place,

we have no faults you see.

And God passes out the ribbons

to each one, even me.

I drink from waters laced with gold,

my world a beauty to behold.

And wise old dogs do form my pride

to amble at my very side.

At night I sleep in an angel’s arms,

her wings protecting me,

And moonbeams dance about us

as stardust falls on thee.

So when your life on earth is spent

and you reach heaven’s gate,

Have no fear of loneliness, for here,

you know I wait.

Rainbow Bridge

(In Loving Memory - Pet Loss)

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….

(In Loving Memory - Pet Loss - Dog Poems)

All the balls I should have thrown

The walks I skipped, had I known.

I miss having dog hair on the floor

I miss you scratching at the door.

Without you here, is not the same

‘Cause no-one comes, when I call your name.

I miss our games of hide and seek

I miss you more each passing week.

Late at night as I lie in bed

I long to hold and scratch your head.

Last night I saw you whilst dreaming

Your eyes so bright and your coat was gleaming

Across the fields you player and run

Like a pup again just having fun.

I saw you sitting by your tree

Your smiling face said sit with me.

And so I sat with you my friend

You promised me my heart will mend.

You said that you’re not to far away

Deep in my heart you will always stay.

You said you’re happy there is no pain

And in your heart my love remains.

You told me it was time to go

And to not forget how you loved me so.

Don’t be sad that we are apart

I’m always there inside your heart.

I miss you

(In Loving Memory - Pet Loss - Cat Poem)

You were a tiny furry kitten

the day I took you home

I knew I had a friend in you

and would never be alone.

You grew and grew and got so large

you looked like a ball of fur.

I miss you now as you had to leave

but I remember you the way you were.

You had a life fit for a King

and a kingdom for you to roam.

and now I’ll see you in my dreams

but I will always feel alone.

You were my very best friend

so much fun to watch and see.

I never knew what you would do next

as you also liked to roam free..

I worried when you stayed out all night

but I knew you were having fun.

chasing bunnies, mice and toads

always on the run.

You will live on in my heart dear friend

and I’ll feel your presence here.

when I am all alone

I can still feel you near.

I know you are at the Rainbow Bridge

with the animals I loved before.

They were all there waiting

and let you through the door.

When time comes for us to be

I’ll be walking over the Ridge.

and together we will be forever

as we cross the Rainbow Bridge.