It's Just A Pet

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

They don't understand the distance traveled,
the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a pet."

Some of my proudest moments
have come about with "just a pet."

Many hours have passed and my only company was
"just a pet," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have
been brought about by "just a pet,"
and in those days of darkness,
the gentle touch of "just a pet"
gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

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

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

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

Because of "just a pet" 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 pet"
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 pet" brings out what's good in me
and diverts my thoughts away
from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that some day they can understand
that it's not "just a pet"
but the thing that gives me humanity
and keeps me from being "just a man."

So the next time you hear the phrase
"just a pet," just smile,
because they
"just don't understand."

Author Unknown