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!