Corona Is Over

Heat creeps across unsuspecting December Screech of insects' pitch is matched to previous years Mirror humidity shimmer doesn't remember Last Summer a virus spread, inducing freshened fears Wuhan's worst nightmare went worldwide, disease severe Several thousand consecutive cases, shameful peak Our Great Southern Land was not immune Inbound travel halted, disallowed devastating leak Early government fumbles, finger pointing ensued Rapid lock down restrictions lifted by June State border closures remained in place longer A flare up occurred in Victoria, quarantine bungle Vic. locked down, remaining economy grew stronger Spread of virus in other countries spelt massive trouble Neighbouring nations flip flopped with indecisive struggle Spring saw Australia for the most part triumphant Melbournites wore their masks extra month, assisted Restrictions eased had little effect on usual daily function Summer sees us hanging lights as though no Virus existed Carbon Christmas displays blink brazenly, holiday spots listed Continent apart from swathes of rampant tragedy We browse store windows in Season's spirit, unconcerned Saunter of Aussie camaraderie permeates happily Disastrous for business, but for lots of folk, a forgotten term Corona, a refreshing ale once again, smothered cheer returned 1st December 2020 Queensland, Australia (devastating for many, - despite smug tone of poem, I am deeply sorry)