You knew me never, I’ve only seen you from near;

Your influence so dire, your principles do inspire;

Intention to acquire, steadfastness sans fear;

Of Kings and mortals mere, of preachers and pretenders!

They tried not once, they schemed askance;

To tame your belligerence, to enforce your silence;

Each time they prance, it made them a dunce;

Your integrity enhanced, your beliefs - par excellence!

You defended the helpless, against sentence so hapless;

Snuffing lives so precious, for crimes only reckless;

Services provided sans charges, quality performance unpretentious;

Families reunited so joyous, forever indebted - rather infectious!

You battled in courts of law, debated in parliamentary galore;

You were viewed in awe, by friends, foes and more;

Royalty felt your claw, politicians suffered their flaw;

You were not a scofflaw, but one upholding civil law!

You did not mellow, you showed no sorrow;

After accident scenario, placed you in wheelchair thorough;

Physically restrained hero, but ne’er a zero;

A knight with halo, correcting court miscarriages with hallows!

Goodbye YB Karpal Singh, iconic Malaysian of impeccable origin;

Legacy of yours shall be everlasting, example you portrayed very satisfying;

‘Tis sad your early departing, rest assured our respect unshifting;

May your soul be resting, knowing that many benefited from your living!