The Great Weakening

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Australian poet, Covid-19 lock-down, limerick, Limerick poem, Limerick poetry, Mandatory mask-wearing, poem, poetry

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

No longer are you brave and bold.
The ash of your courage is cold.
“Have mercy!” you ask
From behind your mask.
Just shut up and do as you’re told!

— D.N. O’Brien