I write from different perspectives.

Task 01:

Why couldn't I live longer like every other ant? I am always driven by a strong instinct to fulfill my purpose.

Mating with an elegant and alluring queen was one of the best moments of my short life; her smell is intoxicating. My heart beat faster when I approached her, and I knew this was my sole duty. We entwined with a whirlwind of feelings and emotions, a brief union of life and legacy.
Immediately after the dance, I felt the weight of my finality, yes I'd fulfill my calling, but I'm fading away into oblivion soon 😭😭😭

Task 02:

Dear Brave Ant,

I understand your plight after mating with the queen; it's daunting and natural to feel the way you do because you know what will come next. I'm so sorry about your concern, but just know that you're not alone in this.

I was once in great fear of the unknown, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about my future. It was a great time of fear for me, but I discovered the strength within myself to embrace change and accept reality rather than run from it. With this experience, I learned that even when we are fearful, we can find purpose in our lives, we can pull through any situation and create a lasting impact.

Your role in the colony is so important and it matters a lot. Please summon up courage and embrace this verse of your life, knowing that you're part of something bigger. You're not alone in this journey.

With love, solidarity & understanding

Goodybest

Task 03:

Here lies the brave drone ant, a wanderer of the winds, who was very bold and unbound. Without him, there would be no continuity in the colony; even when he knows his fate, he still dances his last and fulfills his purpose on earth. He will forever be remembered for his daring spirit!

Reflection 02:

Meditating about each narrative makes me think differently:

The first-person narrator, the drone, is an instinct-driven creature whose purpose in life is to fly around, find a queen, and mate with her but will die immediately after; I could imagine its joy of dancing with an alluring and elegant queen; they will be entwined, the ant enjoy the moment even when it knows it will die immediately after that. These have taught me the beauty of short-lived moments. I could feel the weight of its fleeting existence; I mean, nothing could be done to save him. That was its fate. This has taught me the importance of finding purpose in life and embracing it because life is like a mist that appears for just a day and then disappears tomorrow.

The second-person narrator who wrote a letter to the drone ant, shows empathy, compassion, and fellow feelings. I connected deeply to the struggles of this ant, I can imagine that feeling of knowing you will soon die, even when you desire to continue living. This perspective shows that we all need a support system, a good friend(s) who will be there for us in our downtime. Her words show that whatever I'm going through in this world, I'm not alone.

Lastly, the third-person epitaph casts a somber light on the ant's life. She did mention the drone's contribution to the colony which was so vital. This makes me pause and ask myself the kind of legacy I will leave if I am no more again; what would my loved ones, family, and friends remember me for? This has taught me that I should live a good life, impact others positively, find, and fulfill my purpose in life because every life no matter how small, leaves an imprint on the world. And I want to leave a good one.

Overall, these narratives have connections; they convey themes of purpose; all the living know that they will die one day, though we don't know the time; this encourages me to cherish both the small and big moments and make a good impact because this is what I would be remembered for.

Hi @joslud and @solperez, thank you so much for this creative contest; it makes me think out of the box and imagine wildly, haha. I knew drone ants, their important role in the colony, and how short their lifespan is. But I never compared their lives with ours, which are somewhat similar. Though they are guided by instinct, they still find their purpose in life before fleeting, how much more intelligent being like us, a real food for thought.

@eliany @iddy and @okere-blessing I would love to read your perspective on ants.

I created the images with Ai Imagine Meta AI, and I didn't use any translator since English is my language; I only used Grammarly for some punctuation and spelling corrections. See you all next week.