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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 gently 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 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 enbodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the 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 your hear the phrase "Just a dog," smile, because they "Just Don't Understand"

I cannot express how much this poems means to me and what better way to let people know about the unconditional love and joy that "Just a dog" can give.

Linda Henriksen

The author of this heartfelf poem is unknown.

In loving memory of my precious Maggie who I found back in 2003 running along the hwy.