"Just" a Dog
This poem is in a post from a blog I follow. We all know I'm a giant softy - add in I lost Ringo just two months ago, and I was a sobbing mess. A gorgeous piece, it brings back all the memories fond, and not so much of being a dog owner. Though my heart isn't ready for a new fur love, I will wait patiently, basking in the unforgettable experience that is, dog ownership. They truly are a girls best friend.
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, time spent or costs involved for "Just a dog".
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "Just a dog."
Many hours have passed with my only company being "Just a dog".
And not once have I felt slighted.
Some of my saddest moments were brought about by "Just a dog".
In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "Just a dog" provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "Just a dog", you will probably understand phrases like "Just a friend" or "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 make me a better person.
Because of "Just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks, and look longingly into the future.
For me and people like me, it's not "Just a dog".
It's 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 people can understand it's not "Just a dog."
It's the thing that gives me humanity and keep me from being "Just a man" or "Just a woman".
So the next time you hear the phrase "Just a dog", Smile because they "Just don't understand"..
-Unknown Author