The last battle (saw this and thought it was worth posting)

[MadMike]

This is such a beautiful poem, it's made me cry thinking of Ruby

[kazer]

i just want to tell everyone with great sadness i lost my first dragon 1 month or so ago he was 2 and half his name was fatboy
i bought him off my friend who had cared for him for 1 year or so but he had had a bad start in life but thankfully was loved for the last 1 year and half
he got a infection and died in his sleep never recovering it broke my heart

[messengermatt]

It made me cry reminded me of my blizzard female leo when she was out down a few weeks ago - i recall the vet talking to her as she drifted into her everlasting sleep :-(

[shiprakaul]

Originally Posted by timberwolf

Tick, thats beautiful.

I have another I'd like to share that gave me comfort when my darling dog was put peacefully to sleep 2 years ago.


When God had made the Earth and sky,
the flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals,
and all the birds and bees,
And when his work was finished,
not one was quite the same,
he said " I'll walk this earth of mine
and give each one a name.
And so he travelled land and sea
and everywhere he went
a little creature followed him
until its strength was spent.
When all was named upon the earth
and in the sky and sea
the little creature said "dear lord,
theres not one left for me"
the father smiled and softly said
"Ive left you till the end,
Ive turned my own name back to front,
and called you Dog, my friend.


(I'll miss you all my days Pud x)

Hi there! Very touching poem indeed. I have a great affinity and love for dogs which at time amazes me too! But I know the pain of losing one coz I have lost not one but 2 dogs. Its difficult returning back to normal life.They were my world as I did not have any siblings,they were all I had. And I miss them. And I know how painful it is!

But that's how it is! Cruel and lonely!

[lukeyboi]

thanks for sharing

[Alex]

Thanks for sharing that with us

[Reptile-newb]

Totally awesome poems, everyone!

[xander1796]

that was so sad, we recently lost one of our bearded dragons and when my wife read this it made her cry....we miss aris x x

[jazzywoo]

that was lovely here is my favourite
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[nikki_alaska]

The rainbow bridge poem is one we know well here, living in the doggie world it is very much used, too much recently

lovely poems, thank you for sharing xxxxxxx