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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", "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 makes me a better person.
Because of "Just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
For me and folks 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 keeps me from being
"Just a man or woman".
So the next time you hear the phrase "Just a dog",
smile because they
"Just don't understand".
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