A Poem and Art Work on Assimilation Questions in Malaysia

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fellow blogger recently wrote a poem on the question of assimilation in Malaysia; in light of the call for greater commitment for the multi-racial communities in Malaysia to coexist in peace and harmony. As we speak, there are already talks on making the ruling party, Barisan Nasional, a one party model rather than coalition of multiple component parties that are ethnic based. Whilst the call sounds heavy, nothing is impossible. Are we ready? Since we are on a political roller coaster anyway, why not throw the spanner into work. Whatever happens, let us not forget that in the end, we should all aim for a better Malaysia. It is only appropriate that I share with you that poem, that was also accompanied by an art work by the same blogger entitled Will Our Children Assimilate?, as shown below:

WILL OUR CHILDREN ASSIMILATE?

Have we not realised? Will our eyes see through Loyalty? Will our words truly mean Unity? Will our minds embrace Peace? Have we not analysed? What is Loyalty when there is no Respect? What is Unity when there is no Tolerance? What is Peace when there is no Love? Have we not rationalised? Will our children Respect each other? Will our children Tolerate each other? Will our children Love each other? Then why haven't we acted on it? Isn't the responsibility ours? Only when our children Respect, Tolerate and Love each other, will they assimilate. That only happens if we ourselves embrace this oath first. So the question is,

"To assimilate or not assimilate?"



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Title: Will Our Children Assimilate?
Medium: Poem & Graphics/Photography
Photographer: Johan Ishak
Artist: Johan Ishak
Model: Ian Zuhayr Johan
Date/Time: 26 May 2013; 2.34 pm
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