Just A Horse

Someone sent us this thoughtful article.

Just a Horse
Author Unknown

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,” but I did not 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 ride 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 a 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.