Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2020complete | Page 71

A Royal Journey
Harrow International School Hong Kong, Mui, Charlize – 12
In a land far, far away,
There stood a castle, tall and brave.
From ancient slates to modern telephones,
To humongous turrets as their homes.
The baggage piled up like the mountain above
While the purses were as light as a dove.
The carriage took off once they were done,
And the young princesses thought “This will be so much fun!”
One of the princesses had pink hair as soft as a cloud
While another had brown hair and sang aloud
The youngest of the sisters had rose-blond locks
Gentle and kind with the way she talks
A few minutes later, under the sun,
The three sisters sang one by one.
The coach started filling with awe and sound
As the carriage gently lifted off the ground
Wings sprouted from the sides
It was a beauty to the eyes.
The vehicle swiftly soared over Bulgaria,
Then entering the magnificent Greater Bay Area
Suddenly a narwhal, graceful and grand
Appeared through the clouds, over the land.
On its back was a maiden of gold,
With eyes of opal and a story untold.
The Princess Saphira had mint green hair
Her scent of flowers filled the air
Her skin was pale but soft and smooth
Her melodic voice can really soothe
They soon talked with the maiden of light,
Became allies and then took flight
She told her story about long ago
Which will bring tears to the eyes and a heart full of woe
She was born right there in the clouds above
Filled with peace, tranquillity, joy and love.
Below her kingdom was a marvellous sight
The Greater Bay Area, filled with light
But she soon discovered the dangers that lie,
There in the darkness, swift and sly.
Electronics and devices were taking over the land,
No dreams or magic, just dark and bland