I Wait By The Gate

Author – Connie Chronister

In a strange land I was sent, not knowing my fate;
In a pen I was put and I sat by the gate.

I watched and I wondered what do I do now?
Then I looked up and saw you, as you walked up with a smile.

We trained and we worked and I showed you my best;
You rewarded me and petted me and I did the rest.

Through trails and paths and roads we did go;
And I was to smell, for traps that would blow.

Many times I stopped you from ending your life;
From an enemy trap wire that was set to end your life.

Never have I thought that we would ever part;
Because of the love that we had in our hearts.

Oh, I was proud to walk by your side;
With all of your friends and being your guide.

Then one day you put me back into my pen;
You smiled, you petted me, you said, “Goodbye my friend.”

You looked back one more time,
and I saw the tear in your eye;
And I knew it was the last, and was your way of saying goodbye.

My life, it so changed when you went back home;
And I stayed behind to a fate still unknown.

It’s been over 30 years since I’ve seen your face;
But I never forgot you, my friend and my mate.

So please don’t worry, I’m waiting by Heaven’s gate;
For my best friend, my brother, but mainly my mate.

Waiting at the Gate

I explained to St. Peter
I’d rather stay here
Just outside the Pearly Gate.
I won’t be a nuisance,
I won’t even bark,
I’ll be very patient and wait.

I’ll be right here chewing
A celestial bone
No matter how long you may be.
‘Cause I’d miss you too much,
If I went in alone–
It wouldn’t be heaven for me.

– Author Unknown –

THE LAST BATTLE

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can’t be won.

You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;

We’ve been so close — we two — these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

— Author: Unknown —

Don’t Grieve for Me
(Author Unknown)

Don’t grieve for me, for now I am free.
I’m following paths God made for me
I took his hand, I heard him call…
Then turned, and bid farewell to all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to sing, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found my peace…at close of day.

And if my parting left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened…deep with sorrow,
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full…I’ve savored much.
Good friends, good times…a loved ones touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wants me now…He set me free!

Four Feet in Heaven

Your favorite chair is vacant now…
No eager purrs to greet me.
No softly padded paws to run
Ecstatically to meet me.

No coaxing rubs, no plaintive cry
Will say it’s time for feeding.
I’ve put away your bowl, and all
The things you won’t be needing;

But I will miss you little friend,
For I could never measure
The happiness you brought me,
The comfort and the pleasure.

And since God put you here to share
In earthly joy and sorrow;
I’m sure there’ll be a place for you
In Heaven’s bright tomorrow…

by Alice E. Chase

Poem for Loss is a lovely poem by Josie O’Brien, for your beloved deceased pet. Families grieve when they lose their pet – dog, cat, bird, rabbit … and a nice pet poem helps the grieving process and keep pet memories around forever.

Poem for Loss
by Josie O’Brien

My darling as I hold you near,
my heart is aching so.
I know that you must go away.
It is something we both know.

Acceptance is the hardest part
of knowing I’ll remain.
For I know that when you’re free at last,
I will cry with heartfelt pain.

Each memory has been traced with love
deep within my heart.
I never dreamed the day would come
When we would be apart.

For as I hold you in my arms
and whisper our last goodbye,
I’ll cherish every memory
until the day I die.

For when my soul is released and free,
I’ll come to you, my friend.
And the love we share will once again
be eternal; with no end.

Lend Me A Pet

I will lend to you for awhile a pet, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and mourn for him when he is gone.

Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, till I call him back take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and (should his stay be brief)
you’ll always have his memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise that he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this pet to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folk that crowd life’s land I have chosen YOU.

Now, will you give him all your love?
Nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my pet back again?

I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done,”
For all the joys this pet will bring, the risk of grief you’ll run.

Will you shelter him with tenderness?
Will you love him while you may?
And for the happiness you’ll know forever stay.

But should I call him back much sooner than you’ve planned,
Please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.

If, by your love, you’ve managed my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that you’ve loved,

cherish every moment with your faithful bundle,
and know HE loved you too.

~author unknown~