Surfing the Crest

One day not so long ago I dreamt I could ride the waves

I dreamt I had a surf board, it’s magic power gave me strength

The sun and moon upon its breath 

Riding on the wave - the power within released

Surfing the crest - head held high 

I was strong - there was no fear

Surfing the crest - leaving behind the shame

The power of the ocean absorbs my pain

For that moment - that eternal space in time I believed I was

Believed I had a place. I was me - I owned the sea

I lowered my head - the wave it broke

My body laid upon the sand

Why did l fail - I did not understand

I was riding on the dream of hope

If I could dream then I could cope

But then the voices of the earth they spoke

We know you are tired, we know you are sore

You’ve been washed upon this beach before

Do you not realise you’ve a lesson to learn

So stand upon the board once more. Face the waves yet again

If you’ve done your best there is no shame

So stand up tall, let the waves carry your name.

Written by Jenny Benham