Tyson

Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of a work of poetic prose written some time between 1980 and 1992, whose original creator is unknown. The theme is of an other-worldly place to which a pet goes upon its death, eventually to be reunited with its owner.
    • Bronze

    Tyson

    Tyson
     
    February 2007 to September 13, 2009
     
    Thank you for the pleasure of your companionship – I will always cherish the time we had together.  Thank you for loving and trusting me when I came into your life.  It was my privilege to get to know you and your sweet, gentle ways. I wish we could have had more time together.  I will miss you terribly everyday.  You were brave and loyal to the very end. 
     
    Give wags & kisses to Little Willie and One Eyed Charlie for me.
     
    Love,
    Your Schnauzer Mom
       
    Still Here

    I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep
    I could see that you were crying, 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."
    I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
    You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me
    I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
    I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
    I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
    I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
    I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your keys.
    I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me."
    You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
    I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
    It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
    To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
    You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
    In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
    The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
    And say "goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
    And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
    I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand side by side.
    I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
    Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to me.

    Author Unknown

     

    • Gold Top Dog

    See, you *do* understand.  Tyson may have only lived with you for two short years here on this earthly planet -- but he was YOUR boy.  He loved YOU ... and he packed a TON of love into a short time.  But the thing with dogs is -- time really isn't material.  Because they give their ALL when they give their love, and it really doesn't matter how "long" -- because to us it's never ever enough.  but in THEIR eyes we're the sun, moon and stars and all their love was shed freely on us. 

    Today you still feel so terribly raw and sore ... but we're here to help hold you up.  Thank you so much for sharing this ... we are privileged you chose us to share him with us.

    • Gold Top Dog

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Tyson.  He was very lucky to have someone to love him in his golden years....

    • Gold Top Dog

    I am so sorry.  Rest easy, Tyson. 

    The poem gave me goosebumps - thank you for sharing.

    • Gold Top Dog

    Your tribute to Tyson brings tears to my eyes, but it is a very sweet reminder of our beloved pets that have crossed the bridge before him.  Thank you for sharing your story with us, run free Tyson.... give kisses to my sweet Shadow when you cross he will most likely be playing ball in the pasture with all his friends.

    • Gold Top Dog

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free Tyson.