A Merdeka Dedication

The day is almost over, but hope I'm not to late too late to blog about Merdeka Day. No, I'm not doing this because every other breathing M'sian blogger has already posted blogs (in Malay mostly) to rant about all things Malaysian and to wish 'Selamat Merdeka' to all their readers. Seriously, I believe all Malaysians(whether living in or out of the country) have some sense of patriotism in them. And sometimes you feel more 'Malaysian' when you're away.

Anyway here's my lame attempt on some National Day Poetry :

From Parameswara to Tun Perak,
We entertained Cheng Ho and wedded Hang li Poh,
Invaded by both Portugese and Dutch,
We built new kingdoms in Pahang, Perak and Johor,

Then the mighty English came a knocking,
With their weird ideas and english tea culture,
Ruffled a few feathers, angered a few royals,
As their governors promised a better future,

From J.W.W.Birch to James Brooke,
They felt the wrath of Mat Kilau and Tok Janggut,
As we silently worshipped our new heroes,
But their defiance failed to take root,

Next came the Japanese and then the Communist,
Made us realised that we needed no masters,
So to Britain we forwarded our plea,
For our own nation to rule and administer.

So came 31st August Nineteen Fifty Seven,
At the old Merdeka Stadium we gathered,
Then the Tunku shouted 'Merdeka ! Merdeka ! Merdeka!'
As our new nation cheered and celebrated.

SELAMAT HARI MERDEKA !