Negaraku: Bahagian 3

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Kepahitan sanubariku Terasa bila pembelot suara rakyat Bermaharajalela di belakang Langsir covid 19 Pernafasan buih-buih deraka Ketandusan ombak selera rakyat Jangan harap ini akan berlarutan Gendang aspirasiku Sudah ku dendangkan Tumbangnya si kitol Jelas kelihatan

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