Ocean girdled nation had prospect for absolute containment
Overseas observers, in distant comfort, complacent
Wuhan origin arrivals sparked a catastrophic failure
Leaving lock down 25th January, flying into Australia
Similar instances followed, action came agonisingly belated
Contamination suppression echoes with mismanaged lament
Millions of innocent impeded by heartache of the unknown
Strength of their immunity's competence
Covid's undercover incessant vehemence...
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