Proud To Be

Raffles’ light lingers in the pathways of Clarke Quay;
Splendid foresight had he of our Lion City.

Having charted our future opposite of the Crown Colony;
Our country has now built up a very good economy.

No longer do we suffer the pains’ of our forefathers;
Who had lived their days as though badly cursed.

They’ve been through far too many gruesome nights;
Of the merciless Japanese soldiers’ ‘bites’.

Countless measures by the Government have been put in place;
For only Total Defence can prevent and save.

Though only a little red dot, already are we famously known for;
Our First-Class Airport and the Greenery, which is never a bore.

Laska, Curry Fish Head, Chicken Rice and Satay;
People all ‘round the world are more than willing to pay.

You’ll never go hungry in this food haven, especially in the food-courts of our malls;
Our range of delicacies simply delights and pleases all.

Our neighbourhoods - Sengkang, Hougang, and Yio Chu Kang;
Towering flats where residents bond as one.

I am well-fed, well-housed, safe, secure, and free;
It is no wonder that I’m proud to be Singaporean, as you can see!

Marie Anne Foo
4 Grace