Salutation to the Nation!

52 years Malaysia is today, are we still on our way?

To achieve greater sway, in competitive world gone astray;

With global economy in disarray, prediction of doomsday;

Made by sayers of 'nay', foretold by believers of yesterday!

We do have issues, in so many avenues;

Economics may be true, GDP is one of few;

They can cause a hue, also may subdue;

Those without a clue, who only want their due!

But, Malaysia is more than that, this we ought not forget;

Multi-ethnicity its greatest asset, diverse faith of many subset;

The overarching target, we all should try beget;

Tolerance in our mindset, sensitivities we ought ne'er upset!

Should there be grievances, on whatever matter and instances;

Focus on the substance, not be embroiled in viciousness;

'Tis quite easy triggering wickedness, warped in callousness;

One may gain prominence, but, becomes a dangerous nuisance!

Struggle for political power, may be the game of the hour;

Played by those who tower, above those who cower;

They instigate fear, by encouraging moves sinister;

Shall lead minions to empower, get rid of 'em forever!

Please be principled, in whatever you battle;

There's a cost leveled, in acts so ignoble;

Faith icon trampled, oh, so immoral;

Retaliation unbridled, may be possible!

Kudos to Malaysians, averse to provocations;

52 years of lessons, in managing confrontations;

Previous bitter experience, a painful reflection;

Of catastrophic consequence, of acts based on emotions!

Let's not let a few, lead us to eschew;

The peace we all knew, the life we wish to pursue;

Their skeletons let 'em brew, ne'er get us to subdue;

We are Malaysians true, our spirits are not askew!

For all Malaysians, let's rejoice in celebrations;

On this auspicious occasion, let's be a nation;

In deed and determination, in thoughts and action;

We are one nation, solid in foundation!