>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 travelled, 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 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."
"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 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 "just" don't understand.
