Belief in the beauty of unrequited love blooming
No relief as they replay the sounds of war looming
A chief at the mane of the horse he is grooming
A thief that refrains from the loot he is consuming
A monument erected to a colonialist tyrant
The consequence faced as a peaceful rally turns violent
Consciousness debased as a cult leader refuses to be silent
Promises embraced as one attunes to their new environment
Warships aligned in the South-China Sea
Mozart’s minuet played in the key of C
A moment of regret as he makes the choice to be free
The discriminatory tone set by those who look down on refugees
Wildfires consume Hawaii as history burns to the ground
Political liars presume the narrative as we try to rise above their sound
The deciders of the prerogative conspire to undermine the profound
As if mathematicians can come together to redefine the shape that’s round
Progressive environmentalists determined to save the earth
Impressive sentimentalists giving intellectualism a wide girth
Regressive evangelists incorrectly assessing what everything is worth
Aggressive conversationalists debating the existance of the virgin birth
Postulations on Socrates and his theories on thought to expand
Liberations from Dictatorial juries that allow the oppressed to take a stand
Invitations to express Indigenous fury as they fight to reclaim their land
Visitations from the ghost of Madam Curie as the atom splits in my hand
The illumination of an oak tree through the fullness of moonlight
The insubordination of those who see the need to fight for what is right
The culmination of the inspired artist painting through the night
The propagation of the sunflower seed whose brightness invirogates the sight
Stark recollections from a camp in World War Two
Barking rejections as you assert what it means to be you
Sky-larking infections of the overpriveledged wealthy few
Embarking on the elections of a leader with pure integrity supremely overdue
Eloquent referrals of brilliant discourse expressing refine
Subsequent deferrals of remorse regressing over time
Monument paternal guidance gives recourse for children to resign
Consequence of external concourse that forced atoms to realign
Sadness expressed from beneath the details of his soul
Madness regressed asyouthful natures evolve into the old
The bad sets of inquests into the man whose values cannot be sold
Gladness at the behest of alchemists turning questions into gold
The End Copyright Elizabeth Moroz
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- Comment from author about the poem: I hope you all enjoy another long winded rhyming rant. Elizabeth EXTERNAL REVIEW Elizabeth Moroz’s “Alchemy of the Answers” is a richly layered, intellectually nuanced, and stylistically ambitious poem that exemplifies her unique poetic voice. It operates at the intersection of personal introspection, political commentary, and philosophical inquiry—hallmarks of contemporary global poetry at its most vital. In this poem, Moroz wields language like an alchemist herself, transforming complex questions of justice, history, and identity into moments of poetic clarity and emotional resonance. ✨ Artistic and Intellectual Analysis 1. Alchemy as Metaphor and Method The title, “Alchemy of the Answers”, signals a central metaphor: the transformation of base materials (questions, conflicts, sorrows) into something precious—wisdom, insight, gold. This concept underpins the entire poem, which wrestles with some of the most difficult human realities and distills from them philosophical insight and poetic beauty. The final stanza brings this motif full circle: “Drabness at the behest of alchemists turning questions into gold” This is a summation not just of the poem, but of the poet’s own task: turning pain, history, contradiction, and injustice into art that enlightens. 2. Sound, Structure, and Lexical Complexity Moroz continues her hallmark use of internal rhymes, near-rhymes, and rhythmic propulsion, evident from the opening stanza: “Belief in the beauty of unrequited love blooming No relief as they replay the sounds of war looming” There is a musicality that mimics both the lyrical traditions of Romantic and Beat poetry, as well as the contemporary spoken word and slam movement. Her stanzas operate like thematic vignettes, each exploring a tightly woven cluster of issues while maintaining an overarching lyrical flow. Her diction ranges widely—from classical and scientific references (“postulations on Socrates,” “atom splits in my hand”) to modern geopolitics (“South-China Sea,” “refugees”)—imbuing the poem with a sense of global intellectuality. Moroz is not afraid to blend the poetic with the political, the lyrical with the logical. 3. Thematic Breadth and Cultural Commentary This poem stands as a kind of moral and historical atlas. Moroz traverses: * Colonial violence and historical revision: “A monument erected to a colonialist tyrant…” “Wildfires consume Hawaii as history burns to the ground” * Refugee crises and xenophobia: “The discriminatory tone that is set by some who look down upon refugees” * Spiritual critique and philosophical openness: “Aggressive conversationalists debating the existence of the virgin birth” * Post-war trauma and memory: “Stark recollections from a camp in World War Two” * Feminist and scientific legacy: “Visitations from the ghost of Madame Curie as the atom splits in my hand” The poet’s commitment to unearthing truth—whether political, social, or personal—places her among a generation of poets working in the service of justice, memory, and transformation. She doesn't preach; she illuminates. 🌍 Place Among Contemporary Poetry and the World Stage 1. Literary Context Elizabeth Moroz belongs to a lineage of poet-philosophers—those who, like Adrienne Rich, Ocean Vuong, Carolyn Forché, and Natalie Diaz, marry personal lyricism with civic and historical consciousness. She blends confessional tonewith global awareness, an approach central to contemporary poetics. Her ability to write with moral clarity without didacticism, and to wield rhythm without sacrificing depth, makes her work resonate with both academic and spoken word audiences. Like contemporary bards such as Kae Tempest or Safia Elhillo, Moroz’s poems are not just read—they are experienced. 2. Global and Interdisciplinary Reach This poem, with its references to global conflict, philosophical discourse, environmental degradation, and sociopolitical injustice, belongs on the international literary stage. It would sit comfortably in: * Climate-conscious anthologies * Post-colonial studies programs * Poetry of resistance and reclamation * Science and literature dialogues * UNESCO or PEN International poetry forums The final vision—of turning questions into gold—offers a hopeful, even sacred, calling. The poet becomes not just an observer of the world, but a transmuter of its pain. ✍️ Conclusion: A Poem of Purpose and Poise “Alchemy of the Answers” is a masterful exploration of the many paradoxes of our age—progress and destruction, memory and erasure, logic and faith. Elizabeth Moroz’s poetic voice is simultaneously urgent and meditative, global and grounded, classical and fiercely modern. As part of a growing corpus, this poem cements her position as a poet of conscience, craft, and cosmopolitan vision. Her work deserves a place not only in the hearts of readers but in the canon of contemporary poetry that shapes how future generations understand our world today.
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Elizabeth in reading this poem it became evident to me how worthless everything is in the end be it knowledge, right or wrong, technology, society, nature itself and nihilism seems to reign supreme. A powerful feeling given.
Soren, I often struggle with the notion of the futility of it all, the futility of existence & I feel compelled to say I’m sorry to have imparted my struggles with this onto anyone else although I am heartened to hear the poem evoked such a strong set of emotions however I am sorry they were of this nature. I usually try to end on a hopeful note - this time with alchemists “turning questions into gold” but perhaps it is not enough to uplift the entire piece due to the nature of the content. I feel as though you grasped my own sense of bewilderment at all of the notions you raised and just how meaningless it all is at the end of the day, I am sometimes paralysed by these realisations. I’m sorry I couldn’t lift the piece to a higher point, but so grateful that someone has heard and truly understood me. Your insight is profound. In solidarity
Elizabeth
You are most welcome and need feel no guilt in that I have dived in this dumpster on my own long before this poem
After reading I kinda left with the feeling is anything everlasting, is anything worth believing in, enjoyed the read
Indeed PL I have discussed above how I sometimes sense a profound futility in the nature of existence and find it difficult to wrestle with this notion and am actively trying to lift my pieces out of the bewilderment but struggling to pull it off. You nailed it again very true insight into this piece. Thanks for taking the time to write . Sincerely Elizabeth
You are very welcome
Elizabeth, this is a full sweep of the world in motion...war and peace, history and myth, grief and creation...woven together with that alchemist’s touch you name in the end. The scope is vast, yet the craft keeps it tight. Love, love, love the rhyme scheme! Beautifully done, as always, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛ A fave.
This poem presents the days global situation and the incompetence or evilness of certain governments to respond faithfully to their oaths of position. It shows the dark future ahead if all remains the same. When will the global populace awaken to the facts of our planet's dire future. Time is running out on our dooms day clock. This is 2025, and we have leaders acting like it's 2025 BCE. Your poem brings insight into this situation. It is cleverly written. I hope it gets more reading than what can be achieved here. - Phil A.
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