I have just had Kaiser's ashes returned to me in a beautiful timber box by the people who cremated him. They gave me a poem which I would like to share.
Just a Dog
From time to time, people tell me "lighten up, its just a dog" or "thats a lot of money for just a dog".
They don't understand the distances travelled, the time spent or or the costs involved for " just a dog".
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog".
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog", but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog", and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and the reason to overcome the day.
If you too think its "just a dog", then you probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise" or "just a promise"....
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" i get up early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and people like me, its not "just a dog" 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 dog" brings out the best in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day...
I hope some day they can understand that its not "just a dog", but a thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from just being a woman...
So next time you hear the phrase "just a dog", smile because
"they just don't understand".
Author Unknown
