This poem explains who I am.....

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 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 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." Anonymous

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