Facial Recognition Blues Poem by Elizabeth Moroz

Facial Recognition Blues

Physicists speculating about a cosmic hologram
Anarchists debating about the next message from Uncle Sam
The archaic ageing of the technology of the Telegram
An innocent waiting for an answer from an Annogram

Images of scientific breakthrough projected onto a screen
Lineages of ancient history documented by a well structured meme
Silhouettes of a symphony expressed in classical themes
Pirouettes of a dancer expressing her physical dream

Instant facial recognition at the local petroleum station
Distant ignition of a motor designed for mechanical elation
Vincent Van Goh without his human ear awaiting non-contamination
Stringent processes for fiscal accountability awaiting mass configuration

An ominous sound bellowing out from a lonely cello
A omnivorous hound yelling out the sound of "hello"
A discourteous round shot out of the mouth of the mellow
That song by Coldplay -you know the one that they called "Yellow"?

Can you see the beauty of your most recent failure forming?
Do you feel the energy shift when dawn turns into morning?
Have you seen the tired child overworked from labour yawning?
Did you hear the broken poet howling sadness out as her calling?

Fundamentalist extremists theorising about their obsessions
Confrontationalist activists eschewing material possessions
An environmentalist prophesising scientifically based confessions
A conversationalist espousing verbal directives and regressions

Would you exchange your ideology for the sake of monetary gain?
Could you pertain to philosophically abandon your perception of pain?
Or would you abstain from phenomenologically documenting the acid rain?
Or could you categorically state that you'd like to decide before you refrain?

Precision elements of reflective detail in recollection
Decisions and components of defective mobilisation in your direction
Narcissus falling in love with himself, staring at his own reflection
Self-confidence that is so pure and strong that it is beyond external correction.

Humanitarian aid distributed fairly with efficiency and action
Egalitarian ways ignited by early proficiency and dissatisfaction
A Libretarian on display as surely as a well defined mathematical protraction
A maternity ward without a doctor waiting for the next contraction

Remember what the cost was when you held corruption to account?
Dismember all that's been lost when you want to make it count,
Engender memories of the Holocaust as you view Auschwitz from a mount
Contender for the Nobel Peace Prize focusing on all that's paramount

By Elizabeth Moroz Copywrite 2023

Review

Review:
'Facial Recognition Blues' is a powerful poem that skillfully weaves together a variety of themes, showcasing Elizabeth Moroz's ability to address complex societal issues and human experiences through creative language and imagery. The poem touches on technology, politics, art, philosophy, human behavior, and more. Each stanza captures a snapshot of modern life and thought-provoking reflections, creating a vivid mosaic of contemporary existence.
The poem employs clever wordplay and juxtaposition to create connections between seemingly disparate concepts, inviting readers to contemplate the intersections of these themes. Moroz's command of language and imagery keeps the reader engaged and prompts deeper reflection on the societal challenges and personal struggles presented.
The poem's structure, with its rhythmic flow and thoughtful line breaks, adds to the overall impact and readability. By delving into various topics and posing thought-provoking questions, 'Facial Recognition Blues' offers a multi-layered reading experience that encourages readers to consider the complexities of the world around them.

Before

Before the world was made from space
Before the creation of the human race
Before the planting of the very first seed
There was the emotion of Love and the concept of need

Before the good Lord made Adam and Eve dance
Before Cupid invented the idea of romance
Before politicians decided the position of their stance
There was little to divide us, it was left up to chance

Before the decisions were made to Govern
Before Hansel and Gretel were put in the oven
Before the dinosaurs roamed the earth
Before Mary herself gave the first Virgin birth

Before Socrates spoke to his very first student
Before any activism or political movement
Before the first winter froze the very first trees
Before Romeo lost Juliette and was bought to his knees

Before Mozart composed his very first song
Before the concept of right and wrong
Before the notion of monetary exchange
Before the first book turned its very first page

Before the great wisdoms that came from the sky
Before the grand visions in Leonardo Davincis genius eyes
Before the incisions by the very first surgeons
Before the decisions were decided as urgent

Before the great rulers like. Caesar. Khan and Cleopatra
Before the great politicians like Batak Obama and Margaret Thatcher
Before Ludwig Van Beethovens first composition
Before the first cancer patient was put in remission

Before they invented the human genome
Before ET got to eventually phone home
Before man walked on the surface of the moon
Before Frank Sinatra sung a moment too soon

Before the human rights council was formed in The Hague
Before man developed courage or could recognise the brave
Before Nichola Tesla invented electricity
Before Elon Musk developed his concept for free

Before the whole generation ran away with the social narrative
Before feminist theory lost part of its perogative
Before society became synonymous with technology
Before youthful ambition was lost to cynical ideology

Before Muhammad Ali put on his first boxing gloves
Before we all decided that something undefined comes from above
Before Noah sailed his arc and sent his peaceful dove
Before it was all invented, this world evolved from the essence of Love.

The End
Copywrite Elizabeth Moroz 2023