Kissing 2020 Goodbye

Summary

The article "Kissing 2020 Goodbye" on the undefined website reflects on the challenges of 2020 through an acrostic poem, encouraging resilience and collective action for a better 2021.

Abstract

The undefined website features a poignant piece titled "Kissing 2020 Goodbye," which captures the essence of a tumultuous year through an acrostic poem. The author, inspired by a poem from Stuart Englander and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, expresses the shared struggles of 2020 and the collective potential to overcome them. The poem, structured around the acrostic 'DISSENT,' conveys a message of hope and empowerment, urging readers to engage in democratic processes, use their voices, and strive for a brighter future in 2021. The author also issues a challenge to fellow writers on the ILLUMINATION-Mirror publication to express their own reflections on the past year.

Opinions

The author acknowledges the widespread challenges faced during 2020 and the impact on individuals' sanity and resilience.
There is an underlying optimism that despite the difficulties, nothing is beyond reach if people remain determined and care about the collective future.
The article emphasizes the importance of voting, collective voice, and active participation in shaping the upcoming year, 2021.
The author draws inspiration from a succinct poem by Stuart Englander and the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, suggesting these influences have shaped their perspective on the year's events.
A call to action is extended to a list of fellow writers, challenging them to contribute their own reflections and insights on the past year, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility in storytelling and opinion-sharing.

Kissing 2020 Goodbye

DISSENT

Did you experience challenges in 2020 too

Is there something we can actually do

Such sanity reigned unchallenged

Seriously folks, I hope 2021 brings new possibilities

Even in the worst of the worst times

Nothing is beyond our reach — if we don’t give up and care enough

To get out and vote, use our collective voices, and make 2021 great

I was motivated by a one-sentence poem by Stuart Englander “2020 Has Finally Arrived — To the place where it belongs” and my hero, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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