Many thanks, Malaysia, for accommodating me here;
Land of tranquillity so dear, with mix of cultures so clear;
All living much together, spurts of dissension we do hear;
Triggered by malicious no-gooders, bent on acquiring power!
Absence of natural calamities, presence of gourmet delicacies;
Tolerance of unique intricacies, practised by various ethnicities;
Admired by visitors and celebrities, envied by many adversaries;
A nation of potpourri anomalies, yet, able to overcome difficulties!
Some scream we can do better, if only we dare meander;
From path trodden deemed clever, by one termed ‘Father’;
Of a nation in ’57 chapter, freed from shackles of coloniser;
Sans blood being spilt asunder, sans violence as seen yonder!
‘Tis agreed mutually, that this be a nation of multi-ethnicity;
Privileges accorded to a community, meant to achieve equity;
Ne’er expected to infer superiority, nor a licence to be bossy;
As being claimed currently, as being acted sans humility!
The cake is enormous, for those seeking life harmonious;
For miscreants out to cause a ruckus, nothing is sanctimonious;
Their hopes so reckless, their wherewithal of existence so callous;
Leading nation quite close, to conflagration so serious!
Let’s recant nation’s aspiration, when ‘twas born out of trepidation;
We are one in unison, though dissimilar in religious conviction;
Aiming to lead a life of compassion, not one leading to oblivion;
Tolerating one another’s cultural dimension, building a rich dominion!
56 years we’ve been striving, to make Malaysia pleasant for living;
Successes we’ve been achieving, some failures were also forthcoming;
Let’s all resolve to continue aspiring, Malaysia to continue prospering;
Let’s play our role in ensuring, existing peace, never to be forsaking!