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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".

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 into 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 man."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"

just smile, because they "just don't understand".

----- Author: Sandra Dee