by Allan CF Goh
(Also Dedicated To Other Unsung Heroes)
Dear Aunty Bersih, Your frail look belies your strength. Despite being gassed, sprayed, Your faith is firmly entrenched. You dared the hardship Of marching for a true cause, Even though harassed, Even though at a great cost.
Your constant belief Of a better Malaysia, Full of real justice, Filled full of fair ambrosia, Joins the people’s dream. Your hope of a tomorrow, Free of racism, Radiates folks’ vision hallow.
You want a country Of one-people, one-nation, Suffused with respect, Thriving with creative passion. You inspire all, To stand solid for our right, In spite of foul threats From sycophants of the might.
You are not afraid Of going to the prison, In defiance of All the vile, racist poison. Malaysians salute You, deep in our mind and heart. Together, let’s fight Politics’ putrid black art.
United, let’s fight Those nefarious corruption, And cronyism, And foul discrimination. Through your example, You have set the righteous tone. Others will follow, You will never walk alone.