A co-worker emailed me “It’s Just a Dog”, which is also published on iReports. I’m grateful to the author for this eloquent tribute, which has given me pause to reflect on all my past, present and future dogs.
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 my 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 “Just by 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 its “Just a dog,” you will probably understand phrases like “Just a friend,” “Just a sunrise,” or “Just a promise. “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 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 peoiple can understand it’s not “Just a dog.”
It’s the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from just being “Just a man or woman.” So the next time you hear the phrase “Just a dog,” smile, because they “Just Don’t Understand.”
Author: Unknown
(Link to source: It’s Just A Dog…)
