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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
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".

"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
from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but a
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
"just" don't understand.