Melaniebibi

============彩虹橋===============
有一座橋連接天與地，
叫做「彩虹橋」，
因為它有著繽紛的色彩，
橋的這一端，
是綿延的草原，
山兵與河谷，一片綠草如茵。
每當深愛的寵物死後，
牠就會去那個地方。
那裡永遠都有食物、水和溫暖的春天。
老而贏弱的動物再度年輕。
殘廢的再度健全。
整日一起玩耍。
牠們只缺少一樣東西。
少了在地上愛牠們的那個特別的人。
所以，牠們每天玩、每天奔跑，
直到有一天，其中一隻
突然停止玩耍，抬頭看！
鼻子掀動！耳朵豎直！眼睛睜大！
突然從動物群中跑開！
牠看見了你！
當你和你特別的朋友再相遇，
你將牠抱在懷中，
你的臉被親了又親；
你再一次凝視
信賴你的那對眼睛。
然後你們就可以一起走過彩虹橋
永不再分離。
──艾倫‧諾瓦克(Alan Novak)


http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Rainbow Bridge 英文版原文

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....  

Author unknown...

悼文. 是紀念死去狗狗的文章.

I stood by your bed

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 out 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 towards the house, as you fumbled for your
key.
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 almost 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 be with
me.

Author unknown
摘自於 http://sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/griefp.htm