Just a Dog (not my poem)

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 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 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 its' 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."

So so true Love it

Very true, it's great

So very true!

very wise word there..

That is so true ..

Brilliant.

Love it...

Love it.

every word so true,its a lovely poem

Brilliant!

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"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day..."

So true.

so true, what these animals do for us is beyond the aprehention of non dog owners. the constant giving and recieving of love is truely amazing, if they could ever understand a fraction of what a dog can do for you...

Very true. Many years when my dog was the only constant I had

That's a lovely poem Thanks for sharing

This is lovely!!