NATIONAL DAY POETRY BY IRANI



we are lucky
to be born in a Malaysia
that is free

our ancestors fought daily
for another day 
to live

hardship
blood and tears
finally freedom became ours

but are we really
the lucky generation
we have everything

except our memories
of our history

MERDEKA!

by Naquessia Irani


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We celebrate our National Day celebration on 31st August 2013. My daughter Irani (12) wrote this poem she would have to recite for our Merdeka celebrations in  her school. 

That's our Malaysian flag - the Jalur Gemilang,  in our garden, a picture from a couple of years ago. The story is here. Time to take out the flag!




7 comments:

  1. that last line is a bit sad...we have everything but forgot how we got it...and that becomes rather scary

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  2. Such a powerful poem from a very aware twelve year old. Wow! A truly wonderful poem, Irani. I do hope your school will think about adding your history to the curriculum. Maybe your mom can talk to the School Board:)

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  3. Powerful words that bespeak of a strong people. Even though memories may not be yours to remember, are they not still yours? I think so. Well written.

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  4. Beautiful poem, Irani! Twelve years did you say! My goodness! We're going to have another 'Logan' knocking at the doorstep of blogosphere. Logan, Brian's son is following closely his father's footsteps. Irani you're not only talking history but making history following closely your Mom! Great take!

    Unc Hank

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  6. Thank you, Aunties and Uncles… Irani here, and I'm fourteen now. I will be reading a poem at school on 15 April entitled Hurricane Isabella.

    I'm looking forward to it ^_^

    Irani

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