I am free.....

Why do you weep for me?
I am now free.
God called me home.
Heaven's ground is where I roam.

I wish I could have stayed another day.
To bark and play.
To go out and run.
Oh that would of been so much fun.
To chase the cat.
To romp and jump.
To fall asleep on the welcome mat.

I am now free of pain and anguish
that was my last wish.
Dry your tears,
weep no more,
we had joyful years.

I am now happy.
I am with the others,
that have passed.
They were waiting for me.
Now I am free..

Wrote by: Linda Kaffer 8-13-2001

I wrote this poem for my dear sweet LuLu
who passed away on August 6, 2001.
She was my companion for 10 years.
She is very much missed.
Shortly before LuLu passed on, my best friend's
loveable dog Tash passed on too.
This poem is in their honor.
Thank you LuLu and Tash for your wonderful
companionship for many years.
Rainbow Bridge

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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together... *Author Unknown*