In Loving Memory

I know there does exist the place called 'Rainbow Bridge' that is spoken of by poet's pen. I've cried a million tears it seems since you left to fall asleep  in the arms of our Kimberly.  Somehow I must now find a way to let your memories become sweet and your physical absence to become less haunting.   Until I do, in my heart, you will only be in the next room, laying in the hallways, or will soon be pestering me as I work in the kitchen. I see you everywhere in my mind's eye. I expect you to drop by for one of our Mommy/Tinker chats and my heart breaks again when I realize that you are truly gone.  Yesterday, I received a condolence card from your Doctor and his staff. On its cover was the poem Rainbow Bridge. Tonight, I was finally able to read it all the way through. I was standing in the kitchen and as I finished reading, I placed their gift upon the vacant spot where you always pearched yourself to watch me. It gave me a peace as I placed it there.   The kitchen lighting fell upon the picture of the rainbow, making it appear to glow as it sat in your favorite place to be in the house when our day was done  and you patiently waited for  my lap to become yours.  I wandered around our home trying to keep the tears again from spilling   but I kept finding myself drawn to the computer where so often you laid beside me on the 'L' of my desk. I knew the time had come for me to try somehow to write my heart. I did a music search for 'Rainbow Bridge' and was really surprised to see the title come before me as a choice. I had never heard the beautiful words playing behind my own until a few moments ago. It seems tonight my darling Tinker we talk to each other, for the song began to speak to me as yourself and for the first time in a long time I could feel that you no longer suffer. You have arrived at Rainbow Bridge and you are eager to explore the beauty of your new home away from me for awhile.     All of outside is now yours my friend.  You will always be so special to my heart I will always love you. I released you from my arms so you would no longer have to leave me a little more and more each day. I release you from my tears so you can rest in peace. In Loving Memory Of Tinker My heart wrapped in a ball of black and white fur and beautiful eyes. For twelve years you shared my joys, fears, and sorrows. You will remain forever in my heart My beautiful Tinker Dink.      Mommy       November 30, 2008 Rainbow Bridge Artist ~ Emi Frujita

Author's Note

I am so sorry I have not been to visit, but this is what has kept me away.

Reviews

[Joseph - Michael]

This is such a wonderful piece you've written for your dear cat like that... I never thought about writing any memoriable for my pets before... Now that your writing got me thinking and I'm remembering the time from my first dog throughout toward on the last time I had my last dog along with other unusual pets I had before... Even Remy, the African Graybird, who always talked back at me lol I miss them all one way or another...

Anyway, it's sure is the most touching piece I've ever read in a while and now I'm thinking about to go out and get another one to drive me crazy all over again...

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Such a beautiful cat .. i cry too for you .. our furry family, we love and miss them so .. this is such a beautiful poem and tribute to Tinker ...i am glad to know she had so much love and a loving home.. i detest animal abuse.. how lucky she was as well as you.
Chloe
xoxo
Love the poem Rainbow Bridge..

[KamiLion]

Here is the bittersweet acceptance of finality. I applied it to lost love... peculiar fit

[Dalaina Renee]

It is so hard to loose a pet when you've loved them and they bring you such joy. It is hard to say good-bye. I love my kitty so much. I know that day will come sometime.
But for now I will treasure him always.

this is so beautiful
it is so touching, i can feel, and understand your pain over losing someone so dear to you. I love my cats, and now i think i will love them that much more thanks to your beautiful poem
-nice write-
-ST

[Blue Sky]

This is beautiful, a work of art
of the one special cat that touched your lives!
a pleasure to read your work of art,
hugs, Rena~

[Matthew V. H.]

*wipes eyes*

that was beautiful Angel, truly beautiful. I know what it feels like to lose a pet.
One that was always there for you to talk to and play with. This lovely poem touched my heart and I can understand how you feel.

This was beautiful and I am so sorry for your loss.

cole-

[Rain]

Oh God,
Did this piece ever touch me. Unless you've ever lost a loved pet, it's difficult to understand the pain you feel.
I had a beautiful Siberan Husky, I had to put to sleep. I went in with him and held him, while the doctor injected
his paw. I almost picked him up and ran out the door. I was the last person he saw. For the last three weeks of his
life I fed him the best steak I could find, and gave him milk, which he loved. I had dug a deep whole the day before
in his favorite place to lie. I wrapped him in a blanket and layed him in his grave. I cried harder that day than I've cried for
any one. I couldn't go to work. I even thought of asking for a grievance day. I found a huge boulder in a nearby creek
and struggled for hours to move it to his grave. When we moved a few years later I found a way to bring his stone. I'm sorry
for this long write, but your piece made the memories come flowing back. When I went back to work, a girl asked me what was
wrong, I broke down and cried in front of her. Luckily she had the same experience. I still go out in back and sit on his stone
and talk with him. Thank you for this beautiful and comforting piece. My deepest sympathy for you. I know the feeling of loss.
Rain..

[Lance]

This poem has been so deeply written from the heart, so much pain for one to withstand. Hopefully this sadness will not rmain for long. L

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I'll just say that my heart goes out to you. Blessings of peace.