Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2018 | Page 9

The Story of a King
St Stephen's College Preparatory School, Cheung, Charlianne - 6
What is his name, name, name? His name is Monkey King,
He flies on a cloud and wears a golden ring, ring, ring,
He travels with a master and becomes a great helper,
His magic golden staff protects them from demons and monsters.
Coming from humble beginnings,
Born from a fairy stone egg shining,
King of monkeys through a courage call,
First brave one to jump through the waterfall.
Ten years he travelled to find life everlasting,
Across oceans and lands determined never flinching,
Through an immortal teacher, seventy-two magic was his treasure,
Sun, Seeker of Secrets, the one true capture.
Proud and mighty monkey becomes a monkey bully,
One time, two time, three, Old Jade to make him happy,
Never seems enough, not even Great Sage Equal to Heaven,
Through face of greed and envy, he becomes Mr. Tantrum.
Enough is enough, mighty Buddha gives out a test,
Silly monkey fails, trapped for all the mess,
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, monkey is very sorry,
Heading to the west, for a long meaningful journey.