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JADE
For her Monkey King
She would dance and sing
Put on the show
He'd hobble with his canes
They would play her games
A bandit's love grows

More than just a girl
He would rule her world
She waited there
But old man is a hurry
Left with bones to bury
Her heart was breaking

Jade
Washes clean
Hangs in the sky
Jade peony won't die
Jade
Like oceans in the sun
Forever

Fighter second son
Sole adopted one
The loyal boy
Came from tragedy
Banished memory
Kept fading slowly

Star-crossed and attuned
Learned he was the moon
His idol sun
Hiding never speak
Or be found he's weak
His longing burning

Jade
Washes clean
Hangs in the sky
Jade peony won't die
Jade
Like oceans in the sun
Forever

When the baby came
Jealous eyes were tamed
When ill lungs cried
Coddled and caressed
Grew up and impressed
The neighbour's maiden

Witness to her risk
Mortal lover's kiss
He'd never tell
She loved the enemy
Blood stained misery
As she lay dying

Jade
Washes clean
Hangs in the sky
Jade peony won't die
Jade
Like oceans in the sun
Forever.......


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