Just A Dog

 

From time to time people tell me "lighten up" it's "just a dog."

 

They don't understand the distance travelled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."

 

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

 

Many hours have passed and my only company 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 probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunset" 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 make me a better person.

 

Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look lovingly into the furture.

 

So for me and folks like me, it isn't "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 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 man" or "just a woman"

 

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

 

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