Do Not Stand By My Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there; I did not die.

— Anonymous

Missing You

I stood by your bed last night …I came to have a peep.
I could see that you’d been crying, and you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me. I haven’t left you. I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here”.

— Colleen Fitzsimmons

I Only Wanted You

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

— Vicky Holder

The 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.

— Anonymous

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can’t be won.

— Anonymous

My Forever Pet

There’s something missing in my home,
I feel it day and night,
I know it will take time and strength
before things feel quite right.

— Susanne Taylor

Footprints In The Sand

As I walked along the shore today,
I saw two sets of prints in the sand.
One belonged to me, and the other to you,
Together we walked, two hearts so true.

— Inspired by Mary Stevenson

A Whisper In The Wind

I am the breeze that kisses your cheek,
The soft rustle in the trees as they speak.
I am the star that twinkles so bright,
The gentle rain in the quiet night.

— Anonymous

One Small Furry Friend

There was in our home, this small furry friend,
who didn’t ask to come into our lives,
who didn’t require much help or care.

— Merrill O. Fisher

They Will Not Go Quietly

They will not go quietly,
the pets who’ve shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.

— Anonymous