This poem delves into themes of fate, vengeance, and the eternal curse through a mythologically inspired narrative, set aboard the ship Amphitrite. The poem explores the destructive consequences of human disregard for nature, as a crew’s violent act against the albatross—a creature symbolizing the soul of the sea—sets in motion a chain of natural retribution. As the ship drifts aimlessly, besieged by unforgiving storms and decaying over time, it becomes a haunting reflection of humanity’s unsustainable exploitation of the environment. The violent storms, the relentless ocean, and the decaying remains of the ship and crew evoke the consequences of ecological imbalance, where the natural world responds with vengeance. In this symbolic narrative, the natural world, represented by the sea, winds, and creatures, acts not only as a force of vengeance but as a reminder of humanity’s interconnectedness with the environment. The Amphitrite becomes a metaphor for ecological degradation, caught in an endless cycle of destruction, highlighting the consequences of humanity's exploitation and disconnection from the natural world. Ultimately, the poem speaks to the inevitability of nature’s reckoning, urging reflection on our relationship with the earth and the urgency of sustainability in the face of irreversible harm.
The project is part of the subtheme The Ecology of Language - Poetry and Environmental Action.
Author
Kaja Rakušček
Kaja Rakušček (1998) is an international multidisciplinary artist specializing in film and poetry. She graduated from the University of Ljubljana with a degree in English Language and Literature and is active in the fields of filmmaking, writing, translation, and poetry. As a cultural worker, she is also involved in project management, volunteering, and the organization of cultural events.
