Just A Dog (Horse)

Just a Dog (Horse)

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog (horse)," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog (horse)." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog (horse)."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog (horse)." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog (horse)," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog (horse)," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog (horse)" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog (horse)," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog (horse)" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog (horse)" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog (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 dog (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 dog (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 dog (horse)" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog (horse)." just smile, because they "just don't understand."



Authored by Richard A. Biby
(horse) added by Lynn