Just A Cat?
From time to time, people tell me, to lighten up, "it's just a cat", or,
that's a lot of money for "just a cat."
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the
costs involved for "just a cat."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a cat." Many
hours have passed and my only company was "just a cat", but I did not
once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a cat", and
in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a cat" gave me
comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a cat", then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise", or "just a promise."
"Just a cat" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,
and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a cat" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a
better person.
Because of "just a cat" I will rise early, take walks and look longingly
to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a cat", 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 cat" 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 its not "just a cat" but
the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a
person."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a cat", just smile, because
they just don't understand
Who ever said you can't buy happiness
... never had a cat.
