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 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.
I miss you Johnnie... Rest in peace my friend.
I hope you had the time of your life.
5 comments:
I needed a reason to cry today, this blog was just what I needed. RIP, Johnnie.
I'm crying with you.
RIP, dear Johnnie. You are missed.
(Can't believe its been a year....)
I miss you Johnnie. I've thought about you a lot today. Nobody can ever replace the times I've had with you. You are in my heart... forever.
I miss you, my friend. I miss you a lot. We weren't done. But I'll carry on the fun we had, and you will be there with me along the trail.... always.
Love, always... thank you for the great times. You are the best.
Sweet post, and so true! Some people just don't get it. It doesn't really matter, because those of us that do get it- well, we're the ones who get to live the joy in our lives from our horses!
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