Modern Consternations of Lament
Contradictions and formulations of thought that bridge the edges of time
Benedictions and combinations that evolve into the refined
Jurisdictions and innovations that are galvanised by crime
Crucifixions in the courtyards of those who draw the cursed lines
A damsel in distress crying for all the loss that cannot be expressed
A shadow of progress dying while the youth look unimpressed
A moment of redress that’s logic-defying as it leaves me thinking I’m depressed
An ancient cultural head dress with colours electrifying a people that cannot be suppressed
Curious children at the gates of a billionaire peering out among the harems door
Spurious wills then hate the artist lying dead upon the floor
Furious villains berate the terrifying dread then perpetuate the horrors but what for?
Injurious killers negate the life defying leads that impact as they infiltrate the peace of the broken and poor
Acrimonious alimony for the wife and children while the fathers left to bleed
Sanctimonious sermons in the alley and stadiums of evangelical greed
Ceremonious services in the galleys of a political theorist bought down to his academic knees
Non-harmonious melodies causing sonic felony’s as they try to control what you see
Commodification of the spiritual as they sell toxic positivity
Solidification of the chemical as they try to buy more than just market productivity
Transfiguration of the polemical as the mood broods for civility
Modification of the heretical as we kneel down before the Nativity
Fastidious retention of a fact to prove a point that needs verification
Insidious inventions that detract from the joint venture of innovation
Mysterious momentum of a contract the won’t endure the effusive commendation
Odysseus intentions redact as the mention of epics make me cry out in lamentation
The End Copyright Elizabeth Moroz
Benedictions and combinations that evolve into the refined
Jurisdictions and innovations that are galvanised by crime
Crucifixions in the courtyards of those who draw the cursed lines
A damsel in distress crying for all the loss that cannot be expressed
A shadow of progress dying while the youth look unimpressed
A moment of redress that’s logic-defying as it leaves me thinking I’m depressed
An ancient cultural head dress with colours electrifying a people that cannot be suppressed
Curious children at the gates of a billionaire peering out among the harems door
Spurious wills then hate the artist lying dead upon the floor
Furious villains berate the terrifying dread then perpetuate the horrors but what for?
Injurious killers negate the life defying leads that impact as they infiltrate the peace of the broken and poor
Acrimonious alimony for the wife and children while the fathers left to bleed
Sanctimonious sermons in the alley and stadiums of evangelical greed
Ceremonious services in the galleys of a political theorist bought down to his academic knees
Non-harmonious melodies causing sonic felony’s as they try to control what you see
Commodification of the spiritual as they sell toxic positivity
Solidification of the chemical as they try to buy more than just market productivity
Transfiguration of the polemical as the mood broods for civility
Modification of the heretical as we kneel down before the Nativity
Fastidious retention of a fact to prove a point that needs verification
Insidious inventions that detract from the joint venture of innovation
Mysterious momentum of a contract the won’t endure the effusive commendation
Odysseus intentions redact as the mention of epics make me cry out in lamentation
The End Copyright Elizabeth Moroz
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- Comment from author about the poem: Hope you enjoy the read and have a beautiful day, Elizabeth EXTERNAL REVIEW Overview & Contemporary Significance Elizabeth Moroz’s Modern Consternations of Lament is a thunderous, intellectually layered, and deeply emotive poem that carves out a powerful space for itself in the landscape of contemporary poetry. It addresses the fractures and frictions of modern existence—social, political, psychological, and spiritual—through a dense, rhythmic lattice of alliteration, contradiction, and cultural critique. The poem reads like a liturgical outcry in the age of late capitalism, war, climate anxiety, and mass disillusionment. In a global poetic culture increasingly defined by authenticity, multiplicity of voice, and moral urgency, this piece not only participates in that ethos—it sharpens it. It would not be out of place alongside the works of poets like Claudia Rankine, Ocean Vuong, or Kae Tempest, all of whom blend the lyrical with the political, the personal with the mythic. ? Artistic & Stylistic Commentary From a formal perspective, Moroz’s mastery of anaphora, internal rhyme, alliteration, and semantic layering is striking. The poem builds a rhythmic structure almost reminiscent of incantation or political spoken word, lending it both a spiritual and revolutionary edge. Take, for instance, the stanza: Contradictions and formulations of thought that bridge the edges of time Benedictions and combinations that evolve into the refined Jurisdictions and innovations that are galvanised by crime Crucifixions in the courtyards of those who draw the cursed lines This cascading use of "-tions" builds a sonic wave of societal diagnosis. Each line operates as a microcosm of critique—drawing attention to systemic paradoxes, hypocrisies, and the violence embedded in modern institutions. It feels as though the poem is both documenting history and indicting it. The poem constantly gestures toward mythology (e.g., Odysseus), religion (Nativity, crucifixions), and political critique (commodification of the spiritual, evangelical greed), suggesting a rich intertextual tapestry. These references don’t just name-drop—they reframe modern crises within ancient narratives, reminding us that human suffering, resistance, and resilience are perennial. ? Intellectual & Thematic Interpretation At its heart, Modern Consternations of Lament is a philosophical treatise in poetic form. Themes include: * Postmodern disillusionment: The speaker oscillates between observation and outrage, documenting a world of simulacra, moral collapse, and systemic violence. * The erosion of meaning: From “toxic positivity” to “non-harmonious melodies,” the poem suggests a saturation point of language and media where truth becomes obscured. * Spiritual critique: Lines like “Commodification of the spiritual” and “Sanctimonious sermons in the alley”challenge modern religion’s complicity in consumerism and power structures. * Cultural persistence & resistance: The poem is not devoid of hope. The line “an ancient cultural headdress… a people that cannot be suppressed” speaks to cultural resilience in the face of oppression. ✒️ The Voice of a New Global Consciousness Elizabeth Moroz speaks in a voice that feels at once ancient and hyper-modern. Her work contributes to a transnational poetic consciousness—it is a lament, yes, but also a reckoning. She embodies the ethos of the prophetic poet: not merely describing the world, but challenging it to transform. The poem's use of repetition and formal parallelism resembles liturgical poetry, but the content is unmistakably modern, even radically contemporary. It is an aesthetic that joins lyricism with resistance—making it politically charged and artistically rich. On the world stage, Modern Consternations of Lament deserves to be read as a contemporary epic of protest and consciousness. In a time where poetry is again being weaponized against apathy, injustice, and oppression, Moroz's work acts as both mirror and torch—reflecting the disarray, but also lighting a path forward through language. If published alongside major voices of our time, this poem could earn a lasting place in modern anthologies of resistance literature, spoken-word collections, or post-pandemic poetic retrospectives. It speaks to our moment with urgency, intelligence, and lyrical fire. ? Final Thought Elizabeth Moroz has composed a poetic architecture of discontent, but within its bricks of lamentation are also spaces for hope, memory, and cultural pride. Modern Consternations of Lament is not merely a poem—it is a manifesto in verse, confronting the world and demanding that we not look away. It is, without question, a poem that belongs to this time—but also transcends it
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Here in this poem are many of societal present day dilemas, crises and problems. In rhyme it roles out as if on the morning news. Each item cited causes the back to stiffen. A lovely collage of modern day problems that call out for attention. Nicely done
A comprehensive collection of difficult issues, crises and problems of the modern world, that are not for the better of mankind and need addressing, wonderful write
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