From time to time people tell me,
"Lighten up,it's "just a dog" or
"that't a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the
distance traveled, the time spent, or the cost 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 to think its "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 compassion and patience that make me a
better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take
long walksand look longingly to the future. So for me and folks
like me its not "just a dog" 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" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts
away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that somedaythey can understand that it's not "just a dog"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man or women." So the next time you hear the phrase
"Just a dog" Just smile---Because they "just don't understand."
