[Gpdd] Misc. Poem, part 2

[Algernon07 at aol.com]

Hi,
     I've never encountered this 2nd part of the poem -- it starts out with 
sentiments as grey as the day it describes but then suddenly shines with an 
other-wordly light. But it seems so sad that the homeless had to wait even at the 
bridge. (Bummer!)
    But then along comes a rescuer and it is that loving heart then that 
opens the way for those to whom the door was closed. 
    I've read this poem several times. Truly, I didn't like the beginning -- 
these poor animals trudging along listlessly after death -- believing they 
would cross the bridge. (Actually, I've always thought the bridge itself 
represented death and the transformation and rebirth that follows.)
    But then we see the very real power of love and its ability to renew and 
bring new life in the ending of the poem. It's very touching.
    I'll be interested in what Wilson thinks about this, especially given his 
recent experiences with those on the other side of the bridge.
    At any rate, this had something of an impact on me and I'm glad you 
published it here.

Alge         (Parent of the "three jolly rodents.")