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The Land Just Outside of Heaven

The land just outside of Heaven,
the bible doesn't mention it, but
it's there just the same.

I saw a vision of it, the day
my dog Murphy died, as I held
his gentle paw after he had passed on.

I saw a green field, where he was
running so free and yet so
young again.

Playing with all the other dogs,
that were there, seemed they were
all so happy and no pain did I see.

Then Murphy stopped and looked
at me, as if to say, see Jim
it's ok, don't worry, I'm find,

my pain is gone, I'm young again,
just the way I was when I became
your dog, so many years ago.

Then I saw my dog Shep and Brandon
and all of my other dogs I ever had,
in the land just outside of Heaven.

Now for all people out there
feel at ease, for your beloved pets
are there and so at peace.

I will see my beloved Murphy again
after I have been in Heaven a while,
God will let me go over,

to the land just outside of Heaven 
where I will throw my arms around 
him and be so happy again.

Then all of my dogs will gather
around me to tell me things I
never knew before.

So Murphy some day I will
come and see you once again
to the land just outside of Heaven.

wrote 3-5-10     

after Murphy had died I held his paw in my hand and I did see a vision of him there, strange 
but true.

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Jack Horne April 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM Beautiful, comforting words, James - my wife had a similar vision of my Gran and Granddad walking with our dog Paddy on the day my Gran died

Joe Maverick April 5, 2011 at 1:18 PM I know a lady who after the death of her dog had just such a dream, she told me she saw her dog running with all different manner of dogs over very green hills, she called and the dog approached, and she told it to go back and join the others, i was near ! she was waking, still talking to the dog. then she got up from her chair!

Andrea Dietrich April 1, 2011 at 11:39 PM I LLOVE this one. YOu WILL see him again and I believe it will be IN heaven not outside it. I hope my Ollyver is waiting for me there. My miniature Eskimo who loved me unconditionally!!

Debbie Guzzi March 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM awww I'm with you if anything goes to the heaven place I'm sure all GOOD creatures who did good things will be there all my cats TOO! Light & Love..please let me know what you think of Surely [new poem]

Elaine George April 7, 2010 at 6:30 AM Not strange at al! This brought tears to my eyes. So healt-felt. These precious gifts from God that love us so unconditionally and teach us so much. Thank you for sharing , James. Lainie

Skat A March 10, 2010 at 10:13 AM A great story a bit sad, but very good. I am glad he found the after life....

Sara Kendrick March 9, 2010 at 2:16 PM Great story that you have told of your pet of years gone by...Sounds like you had a special relationship with him.. I am glad that you got a glimpse of dog heaven so that you are at ease with the loss of the one that loved.. Keep the creative pen flowing... I miss the egg coloring, also...I think that I just might color some just for fun.Thanks for stopping by and commenting on "Dyed Eggs"..Sara

Joanna Smith March 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM THIS IS A GREAT POEM I WILL BE SO SAD WHEN MY PRECIOUS DOGGY SPRINGER DIES BUT I GUESS HE'LL BE THERE, IN DOGGY HEAVEN, THIS IS A GREAT PIECE. (SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS IT'S A WORK THING. jO