Eulogy
EULOGY
We're gathered here together
to mourn a lack of defence
for one who lies before us
at the death of Common Sense.
His name may be forgotten
his wisdom was no pretence
but rules and regulations
caused the death of Common Sense.
He taught valuable lessons,
some would say he caused offence
giving elders due respect
which was only common sense.
Parental rights were removed
the rules became strict and tense,
children became ones in charge
which does not make common sense.
The same was applied to teachers,
no discipline could they dispense
pupils now can run amok
through the lack of common sense.
People have been rewarded
for doing things that were dense,
receiving compensation
when not using common sense.
Few attended the funeral
to mourn his lack of defence,
and not hear the eulogy
of the death of Common Sense.
Copyright © Vivien Wade Jan, 2019
Copyright © Vivien Wade | Year Posted 2019
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