In general, there is nothing more selfless, loving or patient than
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, the time spent,
or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have
come about with "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.