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 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 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 make 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,
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 woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"
just smile...
because they "just don't understand."
by Richard Biby
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Contributing Editor VHD
I am joining the Thoughtless Thursday BlogHop with Ruckus, MKClinton, and Love is Being Owned by a Husky
9 comments:
I so agree... it's "just" a dog but this dog means the world to me :o)
I absolutely agree!
So very true!!
Good post! Mom calls me her Maserati
Lily (& Edward)
"So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"
just smile...
because they "just don't understand."
Amen, Jeanne! I once had a friend say that she didn't believe animals had the ability to love because they didn't have a soul, like humans. I said, "You're wrong because animals know how to love unconditionally, unlike humans."
Wonderful post, my friend!
X to you and the girlz
I love this sentiment and agree 100%. Anyone who says, "It's just a dog." has obviously never loved a one. I love the "It's just a sunset..." way of comparison
Love this. It is so very true
Love this ♥
This is pawfect!
Ziggy Out!!
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