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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, 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 spent with "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 phases 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 the 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
Person."
Author Unknown
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