Publication Date

Spring 2025

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

English and Comparative Literature

Advisor

J. Michael Martinez; Brook McClurg; Nicholas Taylor

Abstract

scans is a collection of poems that explore my memories within the small farm town of Soledad, California. This collection examines the intersections of religious experiences, relationships, and core regional identifiers. I believe literature transcends time and works as a capsule for our experiences. This collection looks to examine and elevate the qualities of these experiences, inviting the reader to rediscover their own memories and the minor details lost within them. Separated into four sections, each poem works as a fragmented memory, with the intent of creating a near, complete image of their designated section. I seek to provide an opportunity for the reader to experience an intimate relationship with the poems through language and imagery, while allowing for a more personal experience with lowercase and poetic devices. This collection looks to emphasize the overlooked details of larger experiences, highlighting the textures and emotional weight of memory.

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