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A Letter To Rainbow Bridge

Any pet owner knows…
    Our furry friends are as much 
        a part of the family as anyone.
                                     Missing my boys.




My Dear Monte,

Life is simply not the same
                            without you by my side
Although it was your time to go
                      oh how I’ve cried and cried
I know you’re whole and happy there
                        and that relieves my pain
Until I see your empty bed
                                and then I cry again
You’re with your brother Hudson too
                         and that is good to know
Oh, how I’ll miss you both, my boys
                               till it’s my time to go
And on the day, when I arrive
                     while running o’er the ridge
We all will meet and never part
                 and cross that Rainbow Bridge

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/9/2025 7:22:00 AM

This is so very beautiful. Love It... Only a true animal lover can feel the pain. They are waiting over the rainbow bridge for us. Hooray!!! Again, so sorry. Have a blessed day...............

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/11/2025 4:19:00 AM

Thank you Paula xxoo

Valsa George

Date: 6/14/2025 5:20:00 AM

Mike, I can feel your pain as I too have gone through similar pain when I lost two of my dachshunds. My first one came to us when it was a few weeks old and has been with for seven years. When he died, we bought another, such a cutie. He lived only for six years. After that we haven't kept a dog. Beautifully penned.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/14/2025 5:24:00 AM

Thank you Valsa! Yes, you do understand! I am unsure if I'll be ready for another little buddy anytime soon! BUT, never say never! Happy Saturday xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/13/2025 6:50:00 AM

Mike, I can relate to this poem. You have expressed it so well. These losses are so very hard. We will be with them again. Xoxo

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/13/2025 9:47:00 AM

Thank you Heidi xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/13/2025 4:59:00 AM

- The loss is deep and real ... ...take care of the precious memories, Mike :) - hugs

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/13/2025 5:50:00 AM

Yes, indeed I will! Thank you Anne-Lise xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/12/2025 1:22:00 PM

Hello Gentile Mike, This poem is special to me although it was you that created this poem. this is how it is special tome. my sparkles is at the rainbow bridge waiting for me. i will be with her one day soon. we will always be together sparkles and I. I look for her every day because she is not by my side. i talk to her photo everyday. Happy Thursday. /Darlene. xxxx-oooo.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/13/2025 10:13:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, yes the same as you. We will be again I am certain. Happy Friday. xxxx-oooo /Darlene/

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/12/2025 1:37:00 PM

Same as me Darlene, we will all be together again, of that I am sure xxoo

Tom Woody

Date: 6/12/2025 5:47:00 AM

I've never been a pet lover but I've known plenty and seen the tears. Nice tribute Mike

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/12/2025 1:36:00 PM

Thank you Tom.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/11/2025 9:12:00 PM

You excel with sad poems. This one is heart-breaking.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/12/2025 3:51:00 AM

Thank you Victor.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/11/2025 2:00:00 PM

aww Mike I am welling up reading your poem, they may have crossed that rainbow bridge but their paw prints remain in our hearts:-) sending huge hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/11/2025 2:09:00 PM

Thank you Jan,Hugs back atcha!! Happy Wednesday!!