see, he overcomes his fear

the very form informed by fear

far from distant deeps or skies
the humble horse lays his teeth
to the gentle summer's grass
while his ears attend its rustling.
hulking eyes search each view
foreseeing just that predator.
his feet made hard by the flight.

we marvel at his power
but he does not believe in it.
subjugated by the arrogant whip
or by love,
he carries his master into battle.