For Those That Have Moved on to

Greener Pastures but,

Touched Our Hearts Along the Way

I'll lend you for a little while
My grandest foal, He said.
For you to love while he's alive
And morn for when he's dead.

It may be one or twenty years,
Or days or months, you see.
But will you, till I take him back
Take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief
You'll have treasured memories
As solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught on earth
I want this foal to learn.

I've looked the wide world over
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes
With trust, I have selected you.

Now will you give him your total love?
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come
To take him back again?

I know you'll give him tenderness
And love will bloom each day.
And for the happiness you've known
Forever grateful stay.

But should I come and call for him
Much sooner than you'd planned
You'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And someday you'll understand
~author unknown

"Kisses" April 2003 - August 2003

(Zipped By Chocolate x Impressive Flambeau)

From the day she was born, she filled our lives with "Kisses."

TODAY

Today, I heard a soft, familiar nicker

on the wind.

Today, I felt your warm, sweet breath

blow softly across my cheek.

Today, I saw your picture painted

among the clouds.

Today, I looked into your fillies eyes and

saw years of wisdom that should not be there.

Today, I remembered not to grieve for your loss

because you are still close to me.

Today, I remembered you are waiting for me in a field

of green grass,

where one day we will meet again.

by: Heidi Post

In loving memory of Score Lady

Score Lady 1994 - 2003

(Northern Score x Ladys Reception)

She was rotten and grumpy but I loved her just the same.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies - one that has been especially close to someone here - that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water, sunshine and cozy beds, 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, someone 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 breaks 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 on your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet - so long gone but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

~ author unknown

A Legendary Blonde 1994 - 2000

(My Skip Vanzi x Our Kinda Kid)

Don't cry for the horses
That life has set free
A million white horses
forever to be.

Don't cry for the horses
Now in God's hands
As they dance and they prance
To a heavenly band.

They were ours as a gift
But never to keep
As they close their eyes
Forever to sleep

Their spirits unbound
On silver wings they fly
A million white horses
Against the blue sky.

Look up into heaven
You'll see them above
The horses we loved
The horses we lost

Manes and tails flowing
They gallop through time
They were never yours
They were never mine.

Don't cry for the horses
They'll be back someday
When our day has come
They'll show us the way.

Do you hear the soft nicker
Close to your ear?
Don't cry for the horses
Love the ones that are here.
~author unknown

Miss PocoDot Gun 1985 - 2000

(Gun Town x Miss Billy Cash)

To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me

let me go.

I have so many things to see

and do.

You mustn't tie yourself to me

with tears,

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can

only guess

How much you gave me in

happiness.

I thank you for the love you

each have shown,

But now it's time I traveled

on alone.

So grieve a while for me if

grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted

by trust.

It's only for a while that we

must part,

So bless the memories within

your heart.

~author unknown

Mc Friday Call Gal 1989- 2004

(Busters Friday x Wata's Call)

Angels Among Us

Angels among us? Yes, I believe so. For a time they check their wings
at the Gate, float down to earth and land in our hearts. They do not
come to share time measured in days, months and years. The time they
share is measured in love, lessons and life.
The moment comes when their wings beg to be reclaimed...to stretch and
float and fly once more. Memories touch our hearts except for the
piece that is carried away on the wings of an angel.
Spread your wings and fly softly to the Light.

~Cathy Burlile

Copyright 2005 by Cathy Burlile
May not be used without the author's written permission
Author: cathyb@ix.netcom.com

Twister April 2003- April 2003

(Zipped By Chocolate x Rock N Lucy)

He only was with us a few days, but he'll be remembered

forever.

I Only Wanted You

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

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

~author unknown

WLR Impressive Moon April 1991-  April 2002

(Impressive x Star Baby Moon)

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