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The Virus Poems (Paperback)
Michael Bourton; Edited by Rebecca Thomas; Illustrated by Mike Bourton; Designed by Jack Bourton
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The Covid-19 virus outbreak of 2020 will forever be a pivotal part
of human history. The impact was global and affected everyone on
the planet. Here, in the UK, we managed the coronavirus in similar
ways to other countries but also with a degree of Britishness that
has defined us for centuries. Not that it was all good and it
raised many issues about our culture and values. Hundreds of
thousands caught the virus and many thousands died. The impact on
the nation, on families and our very own NHS was palpable and at
times, almost too much to bear. A Facebook group in Marlow was set
up to help people, to communicate and provide support to anyone
that might need it. It became incredibly important for many and it
was here that Mike started writing 'The Virus Poems'. The journey
began and ended sixty seven days later on the 31st May 2020. When
you read just one poem it might touch you or amuse you. It is when
you consider every subject that, without knowing, this has become a
walk through our time in 'Lockdown' as this period will be forever
known. We have also included alongside every poem an extract of the
news headlines of the day to help you put the poems into some
context.
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