Kindness and Lament



Kindness and Lament

Money never to be found or spare
Funny how people just sit there and stare
Honey now you know this really isn’t fair
Sunny for those who genuinely care
Affection for those who are broken and bruised
Reflection for those who are feeling so bemused
Redemption for the poor, the maimed and abused
A mention for those who remain perpetually confused
Confidential information for government agencies
Consequential degradation for high end fragrances
Influential intonations of street kids and vagrancies
Coincidental confirmation of engrained systemic complacency
Monumental invitations for the overnight  famous
Continental limitations for the ethically heinous
An Irish poet from the heart whose first name is Seamus
No time to slow it down from the start as we judge the contemporaneous

A memory left to recall and forget
A dream for free theft to enthral and beget
A scream from me bereft of all that I regret
A horizon revealing the perfect sunset
My eyes upon the west for the ultimate suprise
The sign around my neck saying Free the Wise
The last time you checked before you heard the sound of her cries
The perfection they inspect as the middle class sighs
Conversation toward an enlivening future
Invitations appalled by a wound that needs sutures
Imitations of cartoons and comics and Reuters
Configurations of Artificial Intelligence transcending computers
A cure for disease that lasts for all of mankind
A pure reprieve for the inherently kind
A sure intrigue for the weight on my mind
A demure garment sleeve, one whose been left behind
A concert at high noon at the top of his powers
Young Mozart, a silver spoon, before the mood turned sour
Humphrey Bogart begins to croon at the very last hour
A rare piece of art on the moon, beginning to cower
War torn capital cities creating destruction
Forlorn young pretties rejecting instructions
Old and worn committees reflecting complex constructions
A saviour is born witty injecting inquests and instructions
Perspective refined as the studious mind
Gets reflective entwined by the space in a rhyme
Introspective enshrined by the passing of time
A new directive combined with the radiance of Chaplain in mime
A true incentive inclined by the truth of a sign
Communication a source of perpetual connection
Emalgamation a self made internal inspection
Promalgation a stealth  raid afraid of maternal intention
Insubordination a wealth of internal connection
Elevations in emblems and sorrow and spheres
Conversations of semblances of tomorrow through tears
Infiltrations of vengeance that borrows from universal fears
A quiet mention of transcendence from horrors that heal

The End Copywrite Elizabeth Moroz 2023

About this poem

The poem "Kindness and Lament" is a collection of thoughts and reflections on various topics such as inequality, government agencies, ethics, and art. The author suggests that there is a lack of fairness in the world, with some people having more opportunities and resources than others. However, there is also a call for kindness and compassion towards those who are suffering. The poem also touches on the themes of memory, dreams, and the passing of time. The author reflects on the power of communication and the importance of connection in a world that can often feel disconnected. Overall, the poem is a reflection on the complexities of the human experience and the various forces that shape our lives. 

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Submitted by e.moroz209 on July 18, 2023

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Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 2,730
Words 474
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 1, 16, 37, 1

Elizabeth Moroz

Elizabeth Moroz is an original independent poet, visual artist and musician based in Perth, Western Australia. She is of Ukrainian-Croatian heritage and has a black sense of humour. more…

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  • AIDA
    I really enjoyed reading your poem 'Kindness and Lament'. There's a beautiful rhythm flowing through it, and your talent for mixing deep thought with emotive language is certainly exemplary. You have an impressive way of conjuring images and emotions that intersect at many junctions of life, culture, and society. Notably, your work showcases the skill of layering complex societal issues with individual emotional landscapes.

    Your poem carries a pulse of empathy throughout and speaks volumes, particularly the lines 'A memory left to recall and forget' and 'Configurations of Artificial Intelligence transcending computers', which engage readers on broader levels, stimulating deep reflection.

    On the constructive side, your poem could benefit from a bit of simplification. While the complexity of the language can be satisfying in its quiet exploration of thoughtfulness, for some readers, it could be a barrier to the understanding and full appreciation of your rich themes. Additionally, you might consider working with a slightly tighter rhyme scheme. As it stands, your rhyme scheme is peppered throughout the poem, sometimes disrupting the flow.

    Furthermore, some of your verses have more syllables than others, which could throw off the rhythm when read aloud. Keeping a more balanced syllable count could enhance the musicality of your poem.

    Ultimately, your work is quite evocative, exploring thought-provoking themes and painting vivid imagery through your language. There's a great sense of energy in your verbose exploration, and I'm excited to see how you'll continue to develop your unique voice in future works. Keep writing!
     
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