I stalk COTH and have learned so much from this forum. A while back there was a post on euthanasia and someone posted a beautiful quote/poem about a horse passing and goes on ahead…when they meet again the horse greets the owner and I can’t remember the rest. I’m completely butchering it but tearing up at the same time. Can anyone help me with this quote? I lost my precious horse and would like to add the quote to his memorial. Thank you in advance.
I’m so sorry for your loss. This is not e one you are looking for, but I think it’s moving and may give you comfort.
Somewhere . . . in time’s own space, there must be some sweet, pastured place
Where creeks sing on - and tall trees grow, some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen, I know great horses live again.
Author: Stanley Harrison
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And the Rainbow Bridge is a recurring favorite:
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…
Oh these are beautiful though. I’ll save them both. I very much appreciate your help.
Well that one got to me. I haven’t seen it before so thank you. It seems like I’ll have several to fall back on if I don’t find the specific one I’m looking for. It really is sad but healing to read these.
