Summary

Marla Bishop reflects on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on her travel plans, leading her to find solace in nature and introspection.

Abstract

The article "A Caribbean Adventure Rescinded" by Marla Bishop captures the author's personal experience with the disruption of her travel aspirations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially filled with a novaturient spirit, Bishop had to abandon her adventure plans. Embracing her newfound role as a mystic nefelibata, she discovers trouvaille through solivagant exploration with healing crystals, allowing her to release the burdens of her wanderlust as a devoted hodaphile. The poem is a creative response to the changes in holiday plans caused by the global pandemic and includes a nod to Xavier Van Holde, whom she hopes is safely enjoying his honeymoon. Bishop encourages readers to engage in their own poetic expression, providing a list of evocative words that inspired her writing.

Opinions

The author views the pandemic as an unexpected catalyst for personal transformation and introspection.
Bishop seems to find comfort and healing in nature and the imaginative realm, suggesting a belief in the therapeutic power of the natural world and self-reflection.
There is an appreciation for the beauty of chance encounters, as indicated by the use of the term "trouvaille."
The author expresses a sense of camaraderie and support for fellow writer Xavier Van Holde, indicating a sense of community among writers during challenging times.
Bishop's invitation for others to write poetry reflects her inclusive view of creativity and the power of language to process and express one's experiences.

A Caribbean Adventure Rescinded

I accept the inevitable with nature’s help

My novaturient

adventure mothballed by

the dastardly two-name

Coronavirus

I metamorphose into a

mystic nefelibata

there to embrace trouvaille

by solivagant with

healing crystals,

thus releasing the

burdens of being a

devoted hodaphile.

This poem was written in response to changes to holiday plans wrought by the worldwide pandemic. Thanks for the words in IdeaStream #62, and to Xavier Van Holde whom I hope is safely ensconced someplace lovely with his beautiful new bride. Congratulations to you both!

You too can write poetry! Here are the words.

hodaphile – a lover of roads and travel.

trouvaille – something lovely found by chance

novaturient – a desire to alter your life associated with the impulse to travel

solivagant – wandering alone

nefelibata- one who lives in the clouds of their own imagination

mystic

caves

crystals

healing

burdens

Ideastream №62

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Marla Bishop is a writer and relationship coach specialising in helping others live a life they love. She lives in London UK with her husband and youngest two children. You can read more of her writings here: Lilith

A Caribbean Adventure Rescinded

I accept the inevitable with nature’s help

You too can write poetry! Here are the words.

Ideastream №62

Universal Fairy Tale

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