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."
"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".