New Journey to the West
King George V School , Jain , Mudita -12
Upon a mountain , hard to climb , lay an ancient rock , as old as time . With mother and father , earth and heaven , came a stone egg , soon to leaven .
Nourished by the elements , if counted , five wood , earth , water , metal and fire , to thrive . With 72 transformations , Monkey grew , dressed in armour , he flew .
Monkey set off , for scriptures so sacred , to the land of India , where the words lay faded . He continued his journey , foot after the other , through the sun , through the rain , he battled any weather .
Then came Pigsy , who was satisfied with more , rode on the clouds , half human and half boar . With 36 transformations , no more and no less , when near Monkey , he was often tempted to aggress .
Along with a monk , joined the journey , Sandy , who appeared like a demon , once from the immortal world , he showed no signs to weaken . Appears like a monster , because he broke a vase , at no other location , but the Peach Banquet place !
Cracked under his feet , the autumn leaves , brushed past the wind , on the winter ’ s eve . Came out the long , pale clouds , that covered the blue sky , everything in sight appeared not wet , but dry .
A loud roar startled the 4 men , they took out their weapons , ready to defend . They saw a metal bird-like structure , soaring in the sky , shocked , they stood there , wondering where it was going and why .
The last leaves fell and swirled to the ground , snow drifted and settled all around . Every breath was visible in the misty air , they passed by the trees , which looked so bare .
Then from the corner of Monkey ’ s eye , he spots vivid colours , bursting in the sky . Monkey turned to his companions , puzzled and confused , but they just stared at it , bewildered and amused .
Night falls as they reach the peak , they are amazed by the sight - unable to speak ! Shining are hundreds of lights , why didn ’ t they see them on all the other nights ?
Cherry blossoms bloom , the flowers are full of colour , the leaves reappear , this time brighter , not duller . Once again , the sun shone , once again , the wind had blown .