Rainbow Bridge Memories
“I have nothing to fear; and here my story ends. My troubles are all over, and I am at home; and often before I am quite awake, I fancy I am still in the orchard at Birtwick, standing with my old friends under the apple-trees.”
- The last line of Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell
“Don’t mourn for me
Dear owner, kind and true.
I know that you will miss me
As I will also think of you.
We shared so many secrets;
those you whispered in my ear.
I’ve kept those secrets for you
lest any one would hear.
And in return you’ve kept me
from being turned out in the cold.
You’ve fed, watered, & cared for me
while we both grew old.
But God had called & needs me;
He says that it is time
I claim that sweet reward
in a kinder, greener clime.
He promises sweeter clover,
clear water, rich and pure
I’ll never have to suffer
from wounds that humans cannot cure.
I’ll romp and play all day
with others he has called hither.
I’ll have so many new friends
that will scratch upon my wither.
I’ll be watching out for you
when comes your judgment day
and together towards the pearly gates
we again will ride away!”
author unknown
Somewhere, somewhere in time’s own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some Paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
~Stanley Harrison
