commonwealth: sharing in the wealth of the land

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Where the morning light warms old concrete wall
And the birdsong echoes
Children’s laughter rings from the decks

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Tall trees lean over sheltered walkways,
Kopitiam steam rising,
The MRT hums a familiar tune

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I walk these blocks, these aging skies,
And feel the years pass by,
No matter where I roam or dwell,
I carry with me…

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The breeze carries tales from Tanglin Halt,
Of kampung days and Merdeka’s call,
Of neighbors kind, and friendships
In every brick, a memory elate

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Its humble light, a gentle glow,
No city lights can quite dispel
The warmth I feel