Just a horse

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 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's it's not "just a horse",
but the thing that gives me humanity and keps 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.