Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2019 | Page 50

The Great Voyage
St. Stephen's College Preparatory School, Leung, Emily - 11
Zheng He boarded his boat,
on a fine, sunny day.
With his thousands of men,
he went on his way.
They saw wondrous sights,
as they sailed through the seas,
from islands to jungles,
with enormous trees.
They conquered great storms
and the wind and rain.
But brave Zheng He,
had battled with the pain.
They battled with pirates,
despite all their fears.
They ignored their strength
and their cackles and sneers.
And after the trip,
they unloaded the ship,
with gifts for the people,
and silk in strips!
Zheng He was great,
and brave and smart,
but nobody knew,
why he had such a kind heart!