I found that poem when I had just lost a favorite dogfriend. It still brings tears to my eyes when I read it. TNoldman, maybe you better wait a while before reading it. It is powerful!
I agree with Miss Marmelstein, the best way to get past the pain is to get another dog friend.
Rainbow Bridge? It helps. I’ve been given it by the vet many times, unfortunately.
Sorry, I misread your post. You were referring to Kipling, sniff!