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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

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2025

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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............... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 6/11/2025 2:09:00 PM Thank you Jan,Hugs back atcha!! Happy Wednesday!!