It's Just a Dog
From time to time people tell me, "lighten
up, It's just a dog", or, "That's a lot of money for "just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the
time spent or the costs invoved for "just a dog."
Some Of My proudest Moments have come about
with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only companion
was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought
about by "just a dog," and, in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome
the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then
you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise"
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very
essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion
and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" 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" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the
moment.
"Just a dog" 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" 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" just smile....because they "just don't understand."
-Anonymous
