When laughter comes to strike you down,
it's wise of you to fear the clown.
This mystery understand;
Death is an ape, aping man.
The power of the Monkey King
rules the heart of the ring.
Facing center, see me prance,
watch me leap as I dance,
my jester's face won't betray
the frozen heart, now at play.
Unless you see beneath my mask
you shall not complete your task.
There's nothing here of bravery
Nothing given that's not free.
Do not believe my overture.
only doubt is ever sure.
I've courage now to be rude,
for weakness hides in attitude.
so warrior, walk another way
and live to fight another day.
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The Monkey King is a mischievous magical character from Chinese folk lore. I hope you have enjoyed him.
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I'd give this a 9 and a half.
I find this has a certain mystique that pulls me into a near trance.
Truth and simplicity seem to weave through well chosen images and make one think and wonder. In other words, I feel the authors use of words and inspiration creating a mood that moves me. Liked:
When laughter comes to strike you down,
it's wise of you to fear the clown.
This mystery understand;
Not sure about this line:
Particularly liked the following:
Death is an ape, aping man.
Unless you see beneath my mask
you shall not complete your task.
There's nothing here of bravery
Nothing given that's not free.
I've courage now to be rude,
for weakness hides in attitude.
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I find this has a certain mystique that pulls me into a near trance.
Truth and simplicity seem to weave through well chosen images and make one think and wonder. In other words, I feel the authors use of words and inspiration creating a mood that moves me. Liked:
When laughter comes to strike you down,
it's wise of you to fear the clown.
This mystery understand;
Not sure about this line:
Particularly liked the following:
Death is an ape, aping man.
Unless you see beneath my mask
you shall not complete your task.
There's nothing here of bravery
Nothing given that's not free.
I've courage now to be rude,
for weakness hides in attitude.
.
I love this, and it has so much meaning I love those last two lines!!!!
Maria
Kathy