There is a bridge connecting heaven & earth.

It is called the "Rainbow Bridge" because of its many glorious colors.

Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows,

hills, & valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.

There is always good food & water, & warm Spring weather.

The old & frail animals are young & vigorous again.

Those who are hurt or maimed are made whole & strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days & times gone by.

They play all day with each other, & are happy, healthy & content.

There is only one thing missing,

the special person who had to be left behind.

They are not with their special person who loved the on earth.

So, each day they run & play until the day comes

when one suddenly stops playing & looks into the distance!

His bright eyes are intent; his eager body starts to quiver.

And this one suddenly, joyously, runs from the group!

You have been seen,

& when you & your special friend meet,

you cling together in joyous reunion!

You take him in your arms & embrace.

Kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head,

& you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,

gone from your life,

but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together,

never again to be separated.

*(This is a variation of 5 different Rainbow Poems

with authors unknown, combined by Sandi Heffner.)*