Hey everybun! Floppy here. Recently we observed Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Of course, there have been a lot of posts on social media this past week about the topic. Most people understand what it’s all about of course. But do you know the origin story behind the idea? I know, it’s a bit of a sensitive topic, but it’s also a comforting concept that has helped lots of humans and fur-friends alike. So let’s dig into the topic of the rainbow bridge.
The Fluffy Beginnings of the Rainbow Bridge
Oh carrot sticks! The mystery of where the bridge actually came from is quite the puzzle! Some whisker-twitching rumors point to Norse mythology and the Bifrost, a rainbow-colored pathway that connects the human world to the realm of the gods. Can you imagine? Us, little furballs, trotting alongside Thor and Odin!
Yet, no one really knows who first nibbled the carrot that led to the term “Rainbow Bridge”. But we do have solid proof of the roots behind the modern idea of the bridge. It seems the “The Rainbow Bridge” poem, which is our go-to read for this concept, was penned over 60 years ago by a Scottish artist and animal lover, Edna Clyne-Rekhy. She wrote it to honor her doggo, Major. She originally wrote it just for herself. Over time she ended up sharing it with others. This led to the origin of the poem becoming cloudy, but that has been sorted out now.
The Rainbow Bridge Poem: Words for Your Whiskers
We buns are creatures of simple joys. Let me tell ya, the “Rainbow Bridge” poem is one hay bale of comfort! It paints this wonderful place where all us pets go after we’ve scampered away from the earthly realm. There, we’re free from any bunny aches or sorrows, just frolicking and binkying with other fur-friends. Ah, imagine all the endless dandelion fields!
Since it’s been written, the poem has been translated into many languages, and it’s gone viral in the pet community. Humans are so touched by it that they even make artsy stuff inspired by the rainbow bridge, like paw-sitively beautiful paintings and sculptures. Talk about immortalizing the fluff!
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Why The Rainbow Bridge Matters to Bunnykind
Ok, paws up who hasn’t felt a little bit of solace thinking about the bridge? It’s not just a human thing. It’s a pet thing, too! This concept reminds us that we’re more than just a flash in the rabbit hole. We have this magical, loving place waiting for us, full of carrot tops and parsley.
Hoppin’ to a Conclusion
I’ve got to say, the rainbow bridge is a comforting thump in a sometimes noisy world. No one can say for sure where this heartwarming concept originally hopped from. However, the Edna Clyne-Rekhy poem has made it a treasured part of pet culture now. The bridge has inspired countless whisker-twitching works of art and paw-etry. Moreover, it’s given many a heartbroken human or pet some peace and hope.
So there you have it, my bun pals and their lovely humans! The rainbow bridge isn’t just a story. It’s a fuzzy feeling of love and peace that we carry in our little bunny hearts. May your days be full of binkies and your nights be full of cuddles until we all meet again at the rainbow bridge one day.
