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Exo-K "Lucky"

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Once upon a time, in a land far away,

There lived a prince who we could say

Was the perfect man with all his charms and glamour

which made him very easy to adore.

 

He never was the soft kind, though.

He dealt with things in just one go.

With this, he never even experienced love,

Since he thought he was ‘higher’ than the accepted ‘above’.

 

He wore his pride like the sleeves of shirt

With his patience all buried in dirt

He never had the heart for any romance

And heck, he wouldn’t love even if he had the chance.

 

His name, you ask? Does it even matter?

No one dared say his name in all their chatter.

Why, you may ask? Do I need to say?

He’d just say he’s too good for you anyway.

 

He never thought that one day in his life

He would have to find his fitting wife

But all he could think was how good he was

Not that everyone thought of him as an .

 

He was good at this, good at that

But he was the best at being a brat

People would often curse and stab his back

But still his pride wouldn’t even crack

 

He didn’t care for anybody, he cared for himself

As if his care for others was stuffed in one shelf

He didn’t realize what he was doing wrong;

That ‘not caring’ was plain wrong all along.

 

One day by his kind father’s request,

He went away to go to the west

To find someone who could understand him

Although he pretty much knew the chances were slim

 

Still, he tried and went away,

Promising he’ll be back one day

With him a woman who he thought would be

Someone who’ll live with him in glee

 

At first he found the journey quite hard

And he even thought of stopping at his own yard

‘Go, Joonmyeon. Let’s see if you find

Someone to love,’ words rang in his mind

 

‘I’ll show you all, someone will love me,

and with all my attitude, I know she’ll agree.

She’ll serve me and would never complain

Even if I’m like this, I know she’ll remain.’

 

With a determined mind and a slightly torn ego,

He set off to a place where no one seemed to know.

He gathered his might, his sword and his shield

Hoping that one day, a princess he would yield

 

He traveled far enough than he should

He even gathered all the courage he could

He didn’t know how to even court a girl

He only knew that a girl would want a pearl

 

But no, Rose wasn’t like that,

She didn’t want anything more than a cat

‘at least cats are loyal’, she would often say

And would refuse any man in every known way

 

She hated men since her father left

And hurt her mother, even committed theft

He didn’t leave them anything, even his love

He just flew off even faster than a dove

 

Since then she swore to never love a man

And to be as bitter in every way she can

She only cared for her mother, two siblings, and herself

And the torn books of her favorite Gotthelf

 

They weren’t rich, weren’t even decent

They had sold their cow to the town only just recent

They had nothing left, not even a single coin

And being a servant she had wanted to join

 

But her mother pleaded saying she didn’t want to

Burden her daughter of the things she should do

As a mother to her kids, she decided to go

And apply instead, what job? She didn’t know

 

Rose felt bad for the case they were in

And seeing her siblings, and their bodies thin,

She couldn’t do anything with her young age of ten,

And with that thought, she would feel guilty again.

 

Yes, she was ten, so young and free

But not free from burden, for the reality she should see.

Their father left; their mother’s ill

And they didn’t have money to buy her a pill

 

Being the good daughter that she was known,

And a beautiful lady now she has grown,

Even at the age of ten, many had offered

And as many, suitors’ poems she’d heard

 

But she wasn’t pleased with any of them

She wasn’t pleased with wealth or the finest of gem

She only wanted what was best for her family

That they would somehow live happily

 

His thoughts wandered far, far away from his sight

And he saw a nearby village, the village where he might

Find what he was looking for; finally find his mate

And believe that he was there because of fate

 

He entered the roads; all eyes were on him

Why wouldn’t they stare when he was so prim?

And he was the prince, the king’s son!

But why was he there? To solve a mission undone

 

‘Prince Joonmyeon is here! The handsome prince is here!’

Squeals of ladies could be heard, even far and near

All the ladies followed their eyes solely on him

While his eyes wondered around, his figure so slim

 

It was like a god was walking down the poor streets of theirs

Heck they didn’t even have built proper stairs

He didn’t mind it though; his focus solely lain

On that particular girl. Why? He coudldn’t explain

 

She was sweeping the floor in front of their porch

Minding not even that the sun scorch

Her long hair flowing down to her spine

and was done so neatly and so fine

 

He stopped for a while to absorb what he saw

Was the face of an angel, her eyes to her jaw

He knew she was young, her exact age unknown

But he couldn’t care as he stood frozen like stone

 

His heart skipped a beat, one, two, three

And his excitement rose to a certain degree

He had fallen in love! Or so he thought

That he was in an awkward situation; in an awkward plot

 

He approached her slowly but surely to find

Out her name which will be stuck in his mind

And to claim for the only things he was there for

Since he couldn’t wait, no, not anymore

 

She stopped sweeping and stared at the man

In front of her and she almost ran

The prince was standing a few blocks away

His smile so bright, even brighter than the day

 

Her heart beat skipped upon seeing once more

The man she had once before longed for

Her ideal man, her ideal prince charming

Was right there in front of her standing

 

But no, that was long long ago

And besides, her hatred from men would only grow

He was a prince, she was a poor pauper

Why would she think that they could be together?

 

He took one step, then two, then three

Until he was standing in front of her in glee

‘What is your name, my dear maiden?’ he asked

But as much as she wanted to answer, she put on a mask

 

‘I’m afraid my name doesn’t concern you, your highness.’

She answered, avoiding falling for his brightness

The young man frowned, clearly displeased

That her short answer was colder than the breeze

 

She turned around, regretting a little in the process

He was so handsome as before, she would confess

 But no, it wasn’t right since she had hated men

And she didn’t want to be left alone yet again

 

He stared at her retreating figure and then

She grabbed her arm and made her face him in a matter of ten

‘But I have come to find you,’ he quickly pleaded

Her eyes widened, that was all she needed

 

But no, she couldn’t possibly leave her home behind

And live a peaceful life and to others’ needs be blind

She couldn’t afford to leave with the prince and forget

Her family, she would gravely regret

 

‘You are just delusional, my dear prince,’ she said

As she pulled out her arm and to her house she led

Herself but even the prince had followed

and she knew that there would be another pleading episode

 

‘I have come to find my wife, my princess, and soon to be queen,’

He said as if they were in a picturesque scene.

But no, they weren’t, no, not like this

Not when she refused to take the offer of living in bliss

 

‘Please, dear maiden, please come back with me,’

He sounded so pained, it was an evident plea

But she couldn’t agree, not when she’s torn

Between her long found prince or the place she was born

 

‘I will do anything, anything, you tell me,’

He sounded so determined that she could clearly see

This lad has fallen in love but with whom? She couldn’t believe

That among all the other ladies, she was the one he would perceive

 

‘I can’t, dear prince, I can’t love you back,’

She said so coolly like her hair, her eyes were black.

‘I can’t, no, I don’t love you, dear prince,’

And that was enough to make the young lad wince

 

‘No, I won’t give up, even if I have to prove

That my love for you will never ever move

Away from my heart and this sick mind of mine

So sick that I can only see you as mine.’

 

With that the prince turned to leave out her door

And she quickly fell down to the hard floor

What was she thinking? That was the prince!

The man that she had loved long ever since.

 

He continued to walk, and found a small inn.

As he finished unpacking, he knew he should begin

To capture her heart and make her love him

Even if the light of hope for him was dim

 

She didn’t sleep, she couldn’t possibly sleep

When all her thoughts of earlier were already so deep

Would she keep up with her cold attitude?

When all her emotions were mixed with her weird mood?

 

The next day he woke up, as cheerful as before,

This day was the day he would walk out the door

And make her say ‘yes’ no matter what he will do

And hope that she will willingly come with him too.

 

‘My dear maiden, please let me see your face

For yesterday you left me hanging without even a single trace

I need to see you, dear maiden, I beg.

For you I’d do anything, even cut my own leg.’

 

The words sounded so sweet that she started to blush

With the thought that those words came from her all time crush.

But no, still, she couldn’t accept

Not when she had a promise to be kept.

 

‘My dear Rose, please just go with the prince.’

Now it was her mother that would often convince

But no, she didn’t want to have that life alone

And be in bliss all on her own.

 

‘Dear, save yourself from this place you don’t deserve

We’ll be alright, so don’t stress a nerve

I want you to be happy, you’ve already done so much

And I know how much you’ve longed for your love’s touch

 

I am your mother, and you’ll always be my child

And no distance would come between us,’ she said as she smiled

‘Now go before your only chance slips away,

I wouldn’t want you to hurt like I did one day.’

 

She shed her tears of glee and guilt

How could she leave and lay on quilt

When her family suffered for the wrong they didn’t even do?

And for the wrong that was still to come too

 

‘Don’t think too much, dear, and just go

I’ll take it from here but I want you to know

That whatever happens, you need to be strong

And never look back here where you don’t belong.’

 

‘Now go now, my child, I want you to flee

And be out there, be happy, be free

Don’t say good bye for we will still meet once more

For I know you’ll come back once I open the door.’

 

She nodded her head and wiped her tears away

Today was the day she could honestly say

Was the best yet the worst and she hated it

for she knew her mother was right, and she needed to admit

 

She walked out the house, and there she saw

The young lad was sitting and she stared in awe

‘My dear prince, would you still look at me

If I can’t be the perfect mate you would want me to be?’

 

He turned his head with hope in his eyes

His face glowing even brighter than the skies

‘You are the perfect mate for me, my dear,

I saw you once and I know this is clear.’

 

‘But I’m only ten, you’re probably twice

My age and what would I pay for the price

Of being your maiden among all the other girls

Who are rich and beautiful as the perfect pearls?’

 

He shook his head and held her hand

And pushed himself up so that he could stand

So tall in front of her with a loving grin,

‘You don’t even know where I have been.’

 

‘My father’s kingdom hates me for being a brat

And being so proud and not even that,

For being so careless, I could even say

That they wouldn’t want me back there up to today.’

 

‘My father’s a kind man, he’s the one who told me

That it was time for me to finally find my beauty

And I didn’t listen since I didn’t want to love

Anyone but myself even if I should’ve.’

 

‘I accepted his challenge not knowing what I’ll see

Until I saw the beauty that was standing in front of me

And now I know that I have indeed fallen

With a young lady at the age of ten.’

 

‘Please do not fret, my dear maiden, be brave

For your uncertainties, I am here, for you, to save.

And age is just a number, I have fallen for you

And I don’t care if I have a lot to go through.’

 

‘My kingdom can judge me for as long as they wish

But my love for you will just grow and flourish

I knew you were the one the moment I had laid my eyes

On you and I’m willing to pay any price.’

 

‘But my prince, I’m just poor, and not even educated,

How could you love me when our situation’s complicated?

I’m no good for you, you deserve someone better,

Someone who could read and write you a letter.’

 

‘No, I don’t want anyone else,

Not even the things the grandest store sells

I only want you, dear maiden, believe

That no matter what, I will never leave.’

 

She stifled a sob, one short and sad

That was ignited by this wonderful lad

Who was standing in front of her saying that he’ll be

Always there for her if only she would see

 

She nodded her head, clearly satisfied

That at last, someone would set her insecurities aside.

She was a young girl of ten but still

This cruel world had made her mentally ill

 

But now her prince had come to restore

Her faith and her status he would ignore

The image of her father no longer was there

To haunt and hurt her, now life wasn’t unfair

 

He held her hand, his face so bright

For the one he loves was now on his right

Side walking with him towards their new life together

Side by side, together forever.

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