The Gulf Oil Spill Tragedy

Nature consists of balances ever so delicate Eco systems and life hanging on the edge Man oversteps boundaries in his desire to develop it Leaving death and destruction in the wake of his dredge. From deep underneath waters supporting sea life Oil is pumped to rigs riding on top of the waves When used, the pollution enough causes much strife When ruptured, disaster results requiring a save. We watch from afar as waters turn black Terns and fish washing up on the shore A mistake from which we cannot turn back Oil of destruction continues to pour. We can curse executives of the big companies We can find fault with the slow political aim We can cry, “Where exactly were the contingencies?” But by allowing it firstly we all are to blame. The greatest tragedy in life is to experience the pain But have the lessons learned from it lost So from this event let’s hope man can gain The wisdom to be more careful, no matter the cost.