Summary
Roxanne Barbour presents a reverse sci(na)ku tanka poem titled "Self-Reported Cases," reflecting on the pandemic's impact on a solar system scale, as part of the '365 Days of Haiku Challenge.'
Abstract
The web content features a poem by Roxanne Barbour, a top writer in Poetry and Space on Medium, which addresses the theme of a system-wide pandemic through the lens of self-reported cases. The poem, structured as a reverse sci(na)ku tanka, is a creative response to the '365 Days of Haiku Challenge' initiated by Cynthia A. Morgan and shared by Cassandra Armstrong. Barbour's work, which allows for tanka within the haiku challenge, paints a picture of offworlder reporters roaming the solar system to document the pandemic's reach. Additionally, the content includes links to Barbour's most popular stories on Medium from December 2021 and an invitation to join Medium through her referral link, emphasizing the platform's support for writers. The page also provides a link for readers to support Barbour directly via Ko-fi.
Opinions
- The author, Roxanne Barbour, creatively interprets the haiku form by incorporating tanka, showing flexibility and innovation in poetic expression.
- The poem suggests a futuristic scenario where the pandemic is not confined to Earth but extends across the solar system, indicating a broad perspective on global crises.
- By using the term "self-reported cases," the poem may imply the importance of individual responsibility and accurate reporting in managing health crises.
- The inclusion of a photograph by Martin Sanchez adds a visual element that complements the poem's thematic exploration of a vast, interconnected universe.
- The author's willingness to share personal achievements, such as being a top writer and having popular stories, indicates a sense of pride and accomplishment in her work.
- The invitation to join Medium via the author's referral link and the option to buy her a coffee suggest a desire to foster a community of support for writers and creators.
