Just A Dog

[Overlook]

Apologies if this has been posted before but I thought it was lovely, and I found it pertitent with the recent events with Clay.

" 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, 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 woman" or "just a man".

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

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[Grampac]

Cec, I haven't seen this before. That is a keeper for me. Thank you for posting.

[h.bradshaw]

I,ve never heard it before, its so true!


made me cry!!!!

[maxandskye]

Cec, thats so lovely. I found it very heart moving.

No, I have never seen that before.

[mog]

Lovely thanks for posting

[Heather]

That is so true- what a lovely read. I'm keeping that one too.

[ArchandEbs]

I've never seen that before - but it's so true.

[LOVEGSD]

Oooh that bought a tear to my eye Cec! What a lovely post and so true, it makes me so angry when I hear that. I think the people are work think I'm a mentalist for the way I am with Diesel but I don't care

[Diesels Mom]

Never heard it before either, so nice.