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