(In Loving Memory - Pet Loss)

Tears in my eyes I cannot hide.

Time has Come to let you go.

Sorrow invades deep in my soul.

Because I love you so.

I do not know what to do.

I don’t want to let you go.

But the Lord above is waiting

and It’s your time I know.

This is not goodbye my friend

Someday soon, Angel of fur

I will be with you again.

and my heart will hurt no more.

That day will come, but for now

I must set you free.

To run and roam with the Wind.

at Rainbow Bridge, wait there for me.

At Rainbow Bridge there is no pain,

no suffering and no end.

Please remember and wait for me

my dear and faithful friend.

~ Toni Kane

Weep Not for Me

(In Loving Memory - Pet Loss - Cat Poems)

Far above this Earthly plane,

To my home in the sky,

It is beautiful and I’m happy

But there’s sadness in your eyes.

I know I was your special cat,

And that you loved me so,

I heard the breaking of your heart,

But still I had to go.

I remember our walks in the sun,

And the way you would pat my head,

How you worried when I was out at night

Until I was safe in bed.

I heard you pray to God,

You begged Him to let me stay.

It was not the Lord’s fault,

I had to go away.

Look around and you will see

I am never far from your love.

I stand here at the edge of Heaven,

Watching over you from above.

Please don’t spend your time

Mourning at my fate

For when I reopened my eyes

I stood at Heaven’s gate.

Don’t blame yourself for what had to be

We had many happy years.

Let my tribute be your laughter,

Stain not my memory with tears.

I am better now Mistress,

If only you could see,

I am happier than I had even hoped

For your love’s light wings did carry me.

Your care made my days a Heaven,

Your compassion did set me free,

And though I am at the feet of the Lord

My love will forever with you be.

From One Friend To Another

(In Loving Memory - Pet Loss - Dog Poems)

A special gift you’re giving me

The one that you have vowed

And through these last few precious days,

Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing

When your best friend is in pain,

And understanding earthly acts

Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,

Beyond, into your soul,

I see in you the magic, that will

Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,

Is why I look to you today,

You must do what must be done

For it’s the only way.

That strength is why I’ve followed you,

And chose you as my friend,

And why I’ve loved you all these years…

My partner ’til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift,

You’re giving, means to me,

It gives me back the strength I’ve lost,

And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,

For that is what friends do.

And know that what you do is right,

For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,

And through your hand I feel,

The courage that’s within you,

To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,

Dear friend, and let me run,

Once more a strong and steady dog,

My pain and struggle done.

And don’t despair my passing,

For I won’t be far away,

Forever here, within your heart,

And memory I’ll stay.

I’ll be there watching over you,

Your ever faithful friend,

And in your memories I’ll run,

a young dog once again.