Summary

The web content presents a poem reflecting on the changes in human interactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of kindness, avoiding racial blame, and a game called "Poetry Salvage" that encourages creative wordplay.

Abstract

The website features a thoughtful poem by Marla Bishop that addresses the societal shifts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It acknowledges the new norms of social distancing, the importance of expressing love and kindness while maintaining physical distance, and the need to reject racially motivated ideologies that scapegoat certain groups for the pandemic. The poem is inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and IdeaStream Mr. Rogers Zen. Additionally, the site introduces "Poetry Salvage," a word game that challenges readers to use ten specific words to create their own artistic expressions. The poem and the game both serve to deepen the reader's engagement with language and current social issues.

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The author believes it's crucial to maintain social connections and express emotions non-physically during the pandemic.
There is a strong stance against the propagation of racially motivated ideologies that attribute blame for the pandemic to specific racial or ethnic groups.
The poem suggests that the pandemic has provided an opportunity to reevaluate how we interact with and perceive one another.
"Poetry Salvage" is presented as a creative tool for readers to engage with language in a meaningful way, potentially as a response to the pandemic's impact on communication.
The author encourages a sense of community and shared responsibility in overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic.

For This Pandemic

A poem

It’s no longer safe

to walk around our

neighborhood

embracing others

Though it’s absolutely fine

to wave a hand

in greeting,

show love and kindness

and above all,

to avoid the blindness

of racially motivated

ideologies which would

lay blame at the

the feet of the Other

for this pandemic

A poem inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and IdeaStream Mr. Rogers Zen by Xavier Van Holde

Mr. Rogers Zen

A moment of zen for the weary, and writing prompts!

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Poetry Salvage

Poetry Salvage is a game that expands your connection with words. Your goal is salvaging 10 words that perhaps you use, or don’t use, to create your own art.

neighborhood
kindness
racially
motivated
blindness
embracing
others
hand
greeting
love

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Marla Bishop is a relationship coach and writer: On medium.com she is the creator of Lilith and an editor of The Bad Influence, The Get Fit Gang, and The Narrative. She lives in London UK with her husband and youngest two children. You can follow her here.

For This Pandemic

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Mr. Rogers Zen

A moment of zen for the weary, and writing prompts!

Poetry Salvage

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