Poems

[Blonde Donkey]

From time to time, people tell me,
“lighten up, it’s just a horse,”
or,”that’s a lot of money for just a horse”.
They don’t understand the distance travelled,
the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a horse.”
Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a horse.”
Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a horse,”
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a horse,” and in those days of darkness,
the gentle touch of “just a horse” gave me comfort
and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it’s “just a horse,”
then you will probably understand phrases like “just a friend,”
“just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.”

“Just a horse” brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and pure unbridled joy.
“Just a horse” brings out the compassion and patience
that make me a better person.
Because of “just a horse” I will rise early,
take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a horse”
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
“Just a horse” brings out what’s good in me
and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not “just a horse”
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
“just a woman.” So the next time you hear the phrase
“just a horse” just smile, because they “just” don’t understand.

just read this and think it's really sweet.
thwyre not just horses they're angels sent to us to make our lifes easier

[Becca]

awww i've gone all goose pimpley

[spotti]

That is really true. A horse is not "just a horse" but exactly what it says in that poem...

an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
“Just a horse” brings out what’s good in me
and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I love my horse

[florence]

Oh savkins, that's lovely. It sums it up so well. I want to go and see my horse right now.

[Blonde Donkey]

Don't Cry For The Horses by Brenda Riley-Seymore

Don't cry for the horses
That life has set free
A million white horses
Forever to be

Don't cry for the horses
Now in God's hands
As they dance and they prance
To a heavenly band

They were ours as a gift
But never to keep
As they close their eyes
Forever to sleep

Their spirits unbound
On silver wings they fly
A million white horses
Against the blue sky

Look up into heaven
You'll see them above
The horses we lost
The horses we loved

Manes and tails flowing
They Gallop through time
They were never yours
They were never mine

Don't cry for the horses
They will be back someday
When our time has come
They will show us the way

On silver wings they will lift us
To the warmth of the sun
When our life is over
And eternity has begun

We will jump the sun
And dance over the moon
A Ballet of horses and riders
on the winds
to a heavenly tune

Do you hear that soft nicker
Close to your ear?
Don't cry for the horses
Love the ones that are here

Don't cry for the horses
Lift up your sad eyes
Can't you see them
As they fly by?

A million white horses
Free from hunger and pain
Their spirits set free
Until we ride again

[duckles]

They are really lovely poems especailly the first one. Thanks

[florence]

:'(lovely

[Blonde Donkey]

A Letter From Your Horse In Heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on."

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years,
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was not in vain.".
And now I am contented that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along I made somebody smile.

If you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street with me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.




I love this one always makes me cry
To My Owner

My dear, sweet, loving owner
You've been an honest friend
And you don't know how much it means to me
To have you here with me in the end.

I feel my time is growing short
The pain is cutting like a knife
Please don't feel guilty for your choice
To lovingly end my life.

In this decision that you have made
I ask that you not waver
For in the end you're setting me free
To live eternally with my Savior.

Run your hands lovingly through my mane
And gently rub my belly
Scratch my chest please, one last time
I feel my eyes are getting heavy.

My life was long and full of hardship
Until you came and rescued me
You loved and cared for a forgotten horse,
And for that unselfish service, forever grateful I shall be.

My body's getting weaker
And my heartbeat now is slow
But there's one more thing that I must say
Sweet owner, before I go:

Though I leave this mortal world
I will forever be with you
I'll walk beside you every mile
To prove that my love was true.

Know this, dear owner, that when the day comes
And your time on earth is through
I'll come for you, I'll lead you home
And cross over that bridge with you.

[Blonde Donkey]

my mum once worked for a lady that did really well in eventing and she had a horse that my mum had done all the work with was sent to lorna clarke to event and he died a few days later
the first thing my mum said when she was told was "wasn't i lucky to know such an amazing horse"
that has stuck with me always and i think it everytime i feel sad about alfie - i was lucky because he was so great and so special and everytime i think of him that thought goes through my mind
Alfie you were the best, your memory will live in me forever

[spotti]

Savkins, they were lovely - where do you find such things?

I started reading those, determined not to cry, but after a few lines my cheeks were wet and tears were already rolling down my face. The first one is really nice - made me cry but smile, and the second one was just a bawler!

I think its nice to know that no matter what happens, those we love/loved will remain with us forever, even if its in our hearts...

[Blonde Donkey]

www.hoofbeats-in-heaven.com/Praise/main/
i found them there
they are so beautiful

[Blonde Donkey]

God Saw You

God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
and whispered ,"Come with Me.".

With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
and saw you fade away.
Although we could not bear to lose you,
We could not bid you to stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working feet were laid to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.




May I Go Now?

May I go now? Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain-filled days and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light.
I want to go. I really do. It's difficult to stay.
But I will try my best, I will, so I can live just one more day.

To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid because I see your tears.
I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go.

Thank you so for loving me. You know I love you too.
That's why it's hard to say goodbye and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today.

Susan A. Jackson

[spotti]

Those...are...beautiful...but just so sad. I hope the rainbow bridge does exist...somewhere...

[Blonde Donkey]

i'm sure it does and we will end up there eventually and walk hand/hoof/paw in hand with our best friends forever

[spotti]

I hope so...

[Blonde Donkey]

if not then god has some answering to do
i can't live without my girl and if she's not here for a part of my life then i better be able to have her there in the after life

saw in H&H that you can have your horses painted onto your coffin
was quite cool but i already have plans in that department

[maximum]

Sav STOP!! I am greetin' my eyes out here!

[Blonde Donkey]

sorri maxie

[florence]

I don't know why I read them, I know they'll make me cry but here I am, I've read them all through tears streaming down my face

[spotti]

Same, but loved them all the same!

It's strange isn't it, how some things that make us sad can also make us happy at the same time???

I think my favourite one was the one that was a message from your horse saying that they're ok and that you did the right thing

[Blonde Donkey]

i lve that one too spotti
i love the rainbow bridge one as well just makes me smile

[babymare]

Sat at my desk reding those poems crying - gawd damn it a run to the loos before folk come in