Ante Meridiem
Diya S.
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This collection is meant to create a multidimensional experience of the intricacies of morning life on a farm. Through the lens of rural life, my narrative aims to symbolize broader philosophical ideas in society. “Flight” is a contrapuntal poem that explores the relationship between humanity and nature. It invites readers to navigate its landscape on their own, with its flexibility in interpretation. The constantly-shifting role that the ducks and their eggs play symbolizes the delicate balance between creation and consumption. “Farm” explores the rural setting in a broader way, by capturing the quiet symphony of a summer morning on the farm. The narrative is paced slower and more linearly than “Flight,” juxtaposing the unhurried, routine cadence of farm life, with a fast-paced and non-chronological one. In this way, “Farm” is focused on the timeless ebb and flow of a summer morning on the farm. “Cornfield” is a poem written in iambic pentameter that is meant to invoke a sense of tranquility, musicality, while following two farmhands in a budding romance. The use of natural elements grounds the poem in the sensory richness of the environment, creating a celebration of love within the natural world. Through my collection, Ante Meridiem, I aim to portray the nuances in the actions, emotions, and lifestyles that drive life in a rural setting, how these cycles stagnate and change as time passes.
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I view creativity as an extension of the gentle dance of nature—a harmonious interplay of words and imagery—that is meant to be shared with the world. Writing allows me to interact with the world around me and get in touch with my own thoughts and self.
