Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2019 | Page 116

New Tales of the Ming Treasure Voayages
HKUGA College, Lam, Kwan Kin Anakin - 16
On the surface of the vast sea,
There were some men roaming free.
They lived on a ship made of wood,
And strived to do something good.
They sailed through the seven seas,
And sometimes traveled with ease.
The other times however,
Were a bloody shower.
These men knew no fear,
As their goals were crystal clear.
To give out all their silk and gold,
Before they were too old.
They’ve spread their loot,
But they also knew how to shoot.
When someone came to fight their fleet,
They turned them into shredded meat.
They were trustworthy helpers,
But they were also deadly fighters,
With their countless victories,
Came their many stories.
They left their mark on history,
Mainly because of their treasure’s glory.
What is known as the results of their adventures,
Is now known as the Ming Treasure.