"Just a dog"

pandora
pandora Posts: 21,855
edited August 2013 in Poetry, Prose, Music & Art
Found this ... thought it was nice :D

"Just a dog"

From time to time people tell me
"Lighten up it's just a dog"
or
"Thats 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 gentle touch of "Just a dog"
provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.

If you too think it is "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 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 into the future.

For me and folks like me, it's not "Just a dog"
it's an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what is good in me
and diverts my thoughts away from myself
and the worries of today.

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 "Just a woman"

So the next time you hear the phrase "Just a dog",
smile,
because they "Just Don't Understand"

Author Unknown
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  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    What type of dog do you have Pandora? :)
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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    justam wrote:
    What type of dog do you have Pandora? :)
    We have two mixed breeds at the moment, our Charlie passed last June

    Lucy is a shepit ... shepherd pit mix... first in line for ears :D
    Maddie Lou Who is a King Charles mix perhaps with Beagle... a princess she is

    do you have a doggie justam?
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    Not yet. We have two guinea pigs and a chinchilla right now. :?

    I've been thinking I'd like to get a dog when my sons move out. I think it'll help me deal with the empty nest issue. :oops:
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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    justam wrote:
    Not yet. We have two guinea pigs and a chinchilla right now. :?

    I've been thinking I'd like to get a dog when my sons move out. I think it'll help me deal with the empty nest issue. :oops:
    good idea
    my dogs helped me through that ... never alone :D

    chinchilla? maybe a story behind that ... perhaps

    we had three gerbils once got lose from their home and scaled a lannon stone fireplace :lol:

    pets are a gas! :D
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    Yes. :D
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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    chinchillla-diet.jpg
    had to look them up to see ... how cute are they!


    give a little hug to the chinchilla from me :D
  • JBii
    JBii Lake Spivey Posts: 354
    edited July 2013
    oh and he is a cute little guy that chinchilla
    Post edited by JBii on
    That what you fear the most could meet you halfway
  • JBii
    JBii Lake Spivey Posts: 354
    pandora wrote:
    Found this ... thought it was nice :D

    "Just a dog"

    From time to time people tell me
    "Lighten up it's just a dog"
    or
    "Thats 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 gentle touch of "Just a dog"
    provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.

    If you too think it is "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 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 into the future.

    For me and folks like me, it's not "Just a dog"
    it's an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
    the fond memories of the past, and pure joy of the moment.

    "Just a dog" brings out what is good in me
    and diverts my thoughts away from myself
    and the worries of today.

    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 "Just a woman"

    So the next time you hear the phrase "Just a dog",
    smile,
    because they "Just Don't Understand"

    Author Unknown
    Bump! I think someone here might like this
    That what you fear the most could meet you halfway
  • k9s4Bern
    k9s4Bern Posts: 30
    Hey! Thank you for posting this - Cannot believe I have never heard of or read this before. My life is shared with five dogs - three of which are rescues - Everyday I am thankful for what they teach me.

    I often hear this phrase, "Are ALL of those dogs yours?" My reply is to say that "Yes, they are all mine - some people have children, I have dogs!" I am childless by choice...with no regrets. That poem is absolutely appropriate for those of us who truly value our dogs.

    Again, thanks!

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