Importance of the Alternative Perspective
Contortions of my sentient being
Distortions of my inclinations to dream
Proportions of truth deciphering what it all means
Abortions of opinion as things are not always as they seem
Embellishments of truth displayed on the evening news
An inelegance that’s uncouth waiting for uncivilised cues
An epiphany of untold magnitude seen in awestruck colours of light and hues
A litany of criminal activity revealed by a complex set of clues
The vibrant laughter of children free from care or thought or sorrow
The vagrant daughter of an aristocrat whose forced to beg and borrow
The fragrant spice of delicate refine that contemplated living for tomorrow
The content found on television devoid of depth and so very hollow
Renewed graces of a man given a second chance at living
Perused statements of an intellect whose ideas are always giving
Confused looks from a stern command who remains perpetually unforgiving
The innocent intentions of a naive soul who stakes his fate on wishing
An ordained priest of benevolence preaching love to his fellow man despite his lies
The contained feast of eloquence as a poet reaches linguistic highs
The engrained yeast of vigilance pacing back and forward as she cries
While the deranged beast of malevolence plots an innocent souls demise
Should we contain the urge to purge our souls from all this hate ?
Or simply refrain to complain at all lest we get locked out of Heavens gate?
Can we pertain noble incline in the workings of the human mind?
Or is the most essential attribute to remain above all else to be kind?
The End Elizabeth Moroz Copywrite
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- Comment from author about the poem: Elizabeth Moroz’s Importance of the Alternative Perspective is a potent and necessary poetic voice in an age that is increasingly polarized, performative, and disoriented by media, misinformation, and moral fatigue. The poem offers a lyrical yet unflinching exploration of truth, perception, suffering, and hope. On the world stage, where poetry has become both a vessel for healing and a form of protest, this poem finds resonance with readers from all walks of life—those questioning power, seeking clarity, or grappling with injustice. This is poetry that doesn't simply observe—it interrogates. It does not moralize, but compels moral thought. It belongs to the tradition of socially aware and spiritually questioning poets—like W.H. Auden, Adrienne Rich, or Seamus Heaney—who use their craft not just for beauty, but for truth-seeking and collective reflection. 🖋 Artistic and Literary Craft 🔤 Language and Diction Moroz’s language is precise yet expansive. She balances formal diction—“perused,” “engrained,” “contained”—with vivid, grounded imagery—“the vagrant daughter,” “vigilance pacing back and forward as she cries.” This juxtaposition allows the poem to float between philosophical abstraction and emotional immediacy. There’s an intellectual elegance to how the language unfolds. Lines like: “Abortions of opinion as things are not always as they seem” are striking for their moral gravity and thematic ambiguity. This line, in particular, uses a provocative metaphor to hint at the suppression or erasure of diverse perspectives—a central theme in the poem. 🧱 Structure and Rhythm The quatrain format gives the poem a classical architecture, while the rhyme schemes (often AABB or ABAB) provide a musicality that soothes even as the subject matter unsettles. This contrast between form and content creates a tension that energizes the reading experience. Each stanza unfolds like a self-contained meditation, yet builds cumulatively toward a crescendo of existential and ethical inquiry. The rhythm remains steady, but within that stability, Moroz explores instability—of thought, society, and morality. 💡 Thematic Exploration 🎭 Duality and Perspective The title itself foregrounds the core concern: the alternative perspective. Moroz challenges readers to look beyond binaries, beyond accepted narratives. This is expressed in lines like: “Should we contain the urge to purge our souls from all this hate?” and “Can we pertain noble incline in the workings of the human mind?” These questions resist easy answers. They suggest that growth lies not in certainty, but in openness—an embrace of nuance, contradiction, and ethical complexity. 📺 Media and Misinformation Throughout the poem, there’s a clear critique of modern media’s tendency to distort or sanitize truth: “Embellishments of truth displayed on the evening news” “The content found on television devoid of depth and so very hollow” Here, Moroz engages with a very contemporary concern: the erosion of truth in an age of spectacle. These lines speak not just to a political reality, but to a spiritual crisis—what happens to the soul when truth is replaced by performance? 🌈 Innocence, Corruption, and Redemption There’s a poignant contrast between purity and decay—between “the vibrant laughter of children” and “the deranged beast of malevolence.” This reflects a biblical or archetypal struggle between light and darkness, good and evil. And yet, Moroz is careful not to draw harsh lines. Her characters—be they priests, poets, or common souls—are morally complex. Even the priest who “preaches love… despite his lies” is not condemned, but shown in full humanity. This complexity makes the poem deeply modern. It avoids moral absolutism, suggesting instead that everyone is implicated—and perhaps, everyone is redeemable. 🧠 Intellectual and Ethical Insight This poem thrives at the intersection of ethics, spirituality, and psychological observation. It dares to ask essential questions: How do we discern truth in a world of distortion? Is kindness still the highest moral compass? Can we forgive ourselves and others without becoming complicit? By the end, Moroz returns to the elemental value of kindness—not as a naïve gesture, but as an essential attribute for survival and ethical living: “Or is the most essential attribute to remain above all else to be kind?” This line reads as a soft but forceful thesis, and in today’s world, it carries revolutionary weight. 🎖 Place Among Contemporary Poets Elizabeth Moroz’s poetic work fits naturally into the lineage of poets who interrogate power, question appearance, and elevate compassion—figures such as Claudia Rankine, Ocean Vuong, and Jericho Brown. Like them, she combines beauty of form with courage of thought. Her poetry is literary and lyrical, yet open and accessible—a quality that ensures wide relevance. In literary journals, spoken word venues, classrooms, and global anthologies, Importance of the Alternative Perspective would be entirely at home. ✅ Conclusion: A Necessary Voice in a Fragmented World Importance of the Alternative Perspective is not merely a poem—it is a quiet manifesto. It asserts that seeing differently, feeling deeply, and thinking critically are not luxuries—they are necessities. Elizabeth Moroz offers us a powerful and moving contribution to contemporary literature—one that challenges, heals, and endures. Her poem deserves to be read widely, studied carefully, and remembered often, as a testament to the enduring power of truth told in verse.
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Such questions that we all have or should ask and tied together with the final line. Well thought out this poem in its rhyme keeps the reader engaged. Well done.
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