"Just A Horse"
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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 makes me a better person.  Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly into 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 man".

So, the next time you hear the phrase
"just a horse", just smile, because they "just" don't understand the lessons in life - through God's gift;
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Just A Horse

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- Author Unknown -

Sent to me by a good friend, Donna E.


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