I Am

...facing Glory

“Henry” my favorite rescue | Fujix series

< AUDIO via Substack with about six attempts! hope to master the voiceover at some point! >

I am beauty on bold hinds
standing rich in palisades.
A Christmas fog pines
warm summer's braids.

I am in pastures unknown
buried barns and fences.
Spring is free to roam,
living out my senses.

I am a friend licking raindrops
reaching past electric flow.
Pulling plow, muddy crops
past goat, donkey and sow.

I am weary in August heat,
hooves and tongue are raw.
Autumn slowly at my noble feet,
Winter stumbling in icy awe.

I am Divine gift from God
for men who shatter souls.
Overworked, starved, flawed
no thanks for my toll.

I am the workhorse of the Amish,
nothing more than a machine
for the hypocrite kingfish,
tossed into the obscene.

I am ragged on my hinds.
"Vain hope for deliverance"
of worldly masterminds.
Assured Holy resistance.

I am on the ground they yell.
My baby is crushed.
On the highway to hell,
man's consumption unjust.

I am in pastures of Heaven
red barns rising sparkle.
Brimming with my brethren, 
Lord hear us marvel.

I am the horse of second chances
once a young girl's pony dream.
Clean pastures for back-dances,
my old self is redeemed.

I am brave and resilient
an original man's stallion.
Underestimated brilliance,
most trusted companion.

I am everything and nothing
like an ant between your feet.
Proud war horse, history king,
man's racing prize elite.

I am not of human flesh
abundantly ambivalent.
More than any man can test
I reign magnificent.

I am buried facing east
worn hooves toward Glory.
When You come we will feast.
Finally.. Peace will be our story.

- Dedicated to all who love horses and do the tireless and painful work of rescue. Check out Colby’s Crew if you desire to know more about the larger picture of equine rescue or go to their IG @ ohkaytacos - to see their work.

“I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.” - Rev. 6:2

I have photographed this kind and beautiful mother and daughter for nearly 10 years. Brought out of tough situations, they love their rescues and work tirelessly to keep them safe and fed. It takes strength, courage and dedication to do it by yourself without much support. They are the real deal. Our stories are deeper and richer than a drive-by. New Years Eve 2023 | Fujifilm x-series

Thank you Karen and Kacey, for allowing me to come out and observe with my camera for all these years. ox