Thread: The Rainbow Bridge Poem

Catslave what are you doing to me today!?Beautiful poems, and yes even more tears!!!!x

catslave very beautiful poem, but so sad ........ Tears alone pressure on the eyes

Oh please will you all stop crying. I found great comfort in these words in he past and I asked Dave for this Section as I honestly believe that every cat has the right to have their life showcased for all to see. Every cat leaves a mark on your heart and I think its an honour to our cats that we feel able to share the story of their life. Every single cat that has come into my life has had an effect on it, even those that were only with me to live their final days in secure comfort. Others like Fudge, have a long lasting effect. I honestly believe that Fudge sent Buddy to me and nothing anyone ever says will change that. And before that Paddy sent Fudge.

I hope the day is a long way off that others on here will find the same comfort in these poems xxx

This one gave me much comfort when I had to let Sooty go.

'If it should be that i grow weak,
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done,
for this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad; I understand
don't let grief then stay your hand
for this day, more than all the rest,
your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
what is to come can hold no fears,
you'd not me to suffer do,
the time has come to let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
and please stay with me to the end,
hold me firm, and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.

Please do not grieve it must be you,
who had this painful thing to do,
we've been so close, we two these years,
don't let your heart hold back the tears.'


Love you baby boy x

"If it should be" was sent to me many years ago after the loss of one of my dogs & from that day on it has been displayed up at work,I can't even hazzard a guess at how many copies have been taken away from the surgery,we have even had othe practices phone for a copy after someone on holiday has been in & seen it & told their own vet about it. I think it something you can read in one frame of mind & it gives you inner strength & peace & another time it opens the flood gates,the line that I think is very appropriate for where I work is "Please stay with me to the end".
When we had to say goodbye to China RIP I read this every night for over a week.....
Thanks catslave for Rainbow Bridge x

"If it should be" is a right tear jerker that every pet owner will know too well. I really wish I'd had that to hand at times in the past - makes sense of stupid thoughts.

And Jackie, the thanks go to Dave; I asked for this section, but he was the one who put it here xx

knew i shouldnt have read this before i went to work .... but thank you

Originally Posted by catslave

"If it should be" is a right tear jerker that every pet owner will know too well. I really wish I'd had that to hand at times in the past - makes sense of stupid thoughts.

And Jackie, the thanks go to Dave; I asked for this section, but he was the one who put it here xx

Ok thanks to Dave for giving us this section but still thanks to you for requesting it,when I lost China I thought it might be a good idea but didn't have the nerve to ask for it....x