Song of the Sky Essences 25-45 essences.

27. SURMOUNT

Keywords: Overcoming

To help us simply to go over the top of obstacles, knowing that trials are there to make us rise above them, for our own growth.

Background to the essence
This essence is based on St Michael's Mount in Cornwall. It was round the back of the castle which interested me most, on the slopes of wild garden out of the landward view. There it was possible to cut through entanglements like briars barring the way and tangling clothes. This essence was an energetic pair of secateurs for me. It helps now with rising above these sorts of difficulties.

27. SURMOUNT

The mountain of Michael is gone in the sea
The boat that was moored at the back in the lee
Has taken the rest and has left part of me.
I will tread water.

The tip of the iceberg is waiting to slice
It came into view at my throw of the dice
I think what I'm facing now just isn't nice.
I'll get a paddle.

If I can do this I can do anything
The Hope birds are coming, let's trust that they bring
A Lifeline and know just what they're doing.
Or I'll drown.

The birds have arrived and do know where they're at
The boat went down anyway, even a rat
Wasn't saved with it all and so that was that.
Just as well I'm here.

I'm terribly scared and just can't stop to rest
The bit of me left has been put to the test
I've overcome hurdles and fought with the best.
Where's my sword?

The iceberg is coming, there's even a bear
There's eddies and whirlpools and winds over there
But that's the way through by the skin of my hair.
What the heck.

The battle is fought and I'm all overcome
The reckoning price is a terrible sum
But at least I'm worth more than when I was numb.
"Too right" (said Michael)