No Such thing as "just a"

There is a poem called "Just a Horse" which I think is exactly how we
feel about all our animal companions and the people who think "just a
cat" "just a horse" well they really are "just people".

I'd say this applies to any of our animal companions. Author Unknown.
From the NY Thoroughbred owners site.

JUST A HORSE!

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse," or,
"that's a lot of money for "just a horse".

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or
the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments
have come about with "just a horse."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did
not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about
by "just a horse,' and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just
a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

polonca12000...

"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and
pure unbridled joy.

"Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a
better person.

Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" 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 horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a
woman/man."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they

Singh...

This is why I've always believed that when an animal crosses The Bridge, that
there is a person on the other end who has never known what joy and love a pet
can bring, who will know and care for the little one until that animal is
reunited with its loved ones; and that both the creature and the one who had
to wait for heaven to bring the happiness of an animal companion will be
saying words of thanks.

Blessed be,
Baha

H. Adam Stevens...

Having just experienced six years that taught me a cat's love is as fine as
any,
and that's 50 years of cats,
I must point out that Nelson, the cricket, was once a member of my house.

Nelson was pretty bright as crickets go.

All life is sacred.

All consciousness is fleeting.

jXwXeXrXmXoXnXt...

This is a familiar-sounding pair of phrases. Did you get them from
something?

It's been a week since Max left this mortal coil.
The Leonardo Da Vinci of cats.
Actually Leonardo would be jealous.

"just" don't understand.

polonca12000...

Beautifully written and so true! Thanks.
Best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek