They saw you watching over them

 They saw you watching over them

As they finally closed their eyes
They smelled you as they breathed
for the last time.
They felt the way your voice broke
As you told them they were loved.
They felt you as you held them
With your gentle touch of goodbye
And now they watch every morning
As you walk past their empty kennel.
They watch you lose your composure
And see the tears you're shedding.
They feel you endure the silence
Of footsteps that are no longer there,
That everyday walk
Like the echo of a song.
But in their darkest moment
You were there to hold them
And they only want the same for you.
So they're sewing you a rainbow,
Weaving ribbons in the sky
So they can let you know
That life is beautiful beyond goodbye.
So next time it rains
And the sun comes out
Just feel, look and listen
to what they're trying to tell you.
They tell you it's spring there
Where there are endless fields
To play and run.
They tell you they sleep on
bigger and softer beds.
They tell you they're not alone
Because there are so many more
And they've gathered
With their parents, sisters, brothers.
They're showing you their rainbow
So you know they won't forget you
And to tell you they'll always be there.
They're so happy they met you
And they tell you they love you
And even though they'll miss you so much,
Don't worry, because it's beautiful
Over the Rainbow Bridge

Becky Hemsley
Kunstenaar Onbekend