At a Funeral

At a funeral we,                                                                                                              are sad,                                                                                                                          cry,                                                                                                                                  say goodbye.

 

At a funeral we,                                                                                                              hear the music play,                                                                                                      listen to words of condolence,                                                                                        say prayers,                                                                                                            revel over birds singing.

 

At a funeral we,                                                                                                              see the beautiful flowers,                                                                                              enjoy the friends,                                                                                                            meet with the family,

 

At a funeral we,                                                                                                              are just us two,                                                                                                            are forever more,                                                                                                        dread the day the world ended,                                                                                      rejoice the day you are in heaven.

 

At a funeral we,                                                                                                              had to say goodbye,                                                                                                      say goodbye to my love,                                                                                                say good bye to my best furry friend,                                                                            remember the one who was always in the best fur coat,                                              remember the one who was always there,                                                                  remember the one who always listened to every word,                                remember the one who is now on the Rainbow Bridge waiting for me.

(Fox Face 1987 to 1998)

Date Written: 8/7/2020

4 Place   

All Pets Go To Heaven Contest Judged: 8/24/2020                
Sponsored by: Constance La France 

Note: To the animal lovers, you may want to look up: Rainbow Bridge (pets) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Bridge_(pets)    The Rainbow Bridge is a meadow where animals wait for their humans to join them, and the bridge that takes them all to Heaven, together. The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of several works of poetry written in the 1980s and 1990s that speak of an other-worldly place where pets go upon death, eventually to be reunited with their owners.
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Peck Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Oh Paula, Your poem made me cry. I've lost so many pets through the years. I'm sure they go to Heaven. And, yes, I've read the Rainbow Bridge ~ a beautiful, sad poem.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 12:52 PM
Thanks for reading and for writing. I did not mean to make anyone cry. I know when a loved pet passes on it is cry time. Glad you like this write. I love the Rainbow Bridge. I know they are waiting for me and for you. Have a great/blessed day.............
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July 14, 2021 at 8:27 PM
a very belated congrats on this top rated poem of yours. I have a question for you in soupmail.
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July 15, 2021 at 12:42 PM
Thanks for your note and for your congratulations. Glad you like this write. I did write to you on soupmail. Have a blessed day.............
La France Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 10:32 AM
Paula, congratulations on your win in my All Pets Go To Heaven Challenge _Constance
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August 31, 2020 at 10:57 AM
Thank You, for writing and for your congratulations. It was an honor to have a win. Glad you like it. Enjoy your day.................
Andresen Avatar
August 25, 2020 at 12:30 PM
- Congratulations on your win, Paula :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 25, 2020 at 12:39 PM
Thank You, for reading and for your congratulations. Glad you like it. Enjoy your day with some hugs.................
Laurie Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 6:35 PM
Hello Paula ... very well written indeed, so it is so easy to read the emotion, sadness, and heartbreak when saying goodbye to a furry family member - thank you Paula - Lindsay
Goldsmith Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 12:54 PM
Thank You, for reading, for writing and for your kind words. Glad you like this one. Have a wonderful day........................
Tor Avatar
August 11, 2020 at 4:32 PM
Hi Paula thank you for your sweet comment on BooBoo. This is a lovely piece of hope for those that have lost their precious family members their pets. For sure they will be waiting in heaven for us. Lovely Paula.God bless you...
Goldsmith Avatar
August 11, 2020 at 7:07 PM
Thank You, for reading, writing and for your kind words. Glad you like this write. Enjoy your day with blessings..............................
Poetry Avatar
August 11, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Sensitive and true...we use to perform tha way you so softly described,,,salute, alkas
Goldsmith Avatar
August 11, 2020 at 12:03 PM
Thank You, for reading and for writing. Glad you like it. Enjoy your day...................
Wolf Avatar
August 8, 2020 at 8:10 PM
I like your reflections on funerals... I'm kind of glad myself that I haven't attended any this year, due to COVID... Looking forward to Life and Joy, Gershon
Goldsmith Avatar
August 11, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Thanks for your note. Glad you like it. Yes, Life and joy is what we need. Have a wonderful day.............
Romios Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 7:11 PM
Hi Paula, I have 15 cats and 2 dogs or more waiting to meet me at the Rainbow Bridge. Animals are family. So hard to part with our furry friends, Hugs Pangie xx Your friend, indeed does wait!! I even know what they do, the Romios House on Thessalonika Drive at Rainbow Bridge, swimming pool, parties, Do you know there is a shopping mall at the Bridge, school is a must. Much play, etc, )))
Goldsmith Avatar
August 8, 2020 at 9:34 AM
Thanks for writing. I love you have your new address waiting for you. Maybe we can get together. Have a wonderful weekend......................
Andresen Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 12:41 PM
- Sad to lose our best friend :) - I have three dogs ... one day I have to say goodbye - Great written, Paula :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 3:07 PM
Thank You, for your note. Glad you like this write. Have a wonderful weekend with hugs..................
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