Ever After
As I looked around in wonder at the beauty before me, I heard a soft meow. Wait, I know that meow! Looking down, I saw the upturned face of my beloved pet who had left me years before. I reached down and scooped her up into my arms with tears of happiness flowing down my face. “I have missed you so much my sweet friend”, I told her. She seemed to nod at me and looked over my shoulder. When I turned to look as well, I saw all of the animals I’d ever loved and lost standing at the end of a brightly colored bridge. This must be the rainbow bridge, I thought to myself. This wasn’t exactly how I had pictured it, but it couldn’t have been more perfect. Each of them looked to be in their prime, with healthy, glowing fur. They slowly came towards me as I looked on incredulously. I had always believed that the rainbow bridge was real and that I would someday be reunited with my faithful friends, but I could still scarcely believe they were all there. I found a shady spot to sit and they encircled me. I’m so glad I have forever to become reacquainted with them and that we’ll never have to part again.