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A Human Glitch

Fish of the deep no longer swim free. There's a stench and a fire at sea. Indulgent recklessness came flailing. Failed solutions left creatures wailing. Nightmares are spewing from BP’s oil rig. America hosts their venturous gig. The cooling breeze through the Gulf coast trees Blows sooty smoke seething wildlife breathes. Death spews dread from its fire near Hell. Where deceit hides and friends never tell. Careless intrusions raped nature's soul And sashaying words tried to console. Blame shifting in the industry thrives. Ignored liability deprives. Animal rights groups in fast pursuits. Cleanup stays thwarted despite lawsuits. Greed and contriving now know the price. Immersed in deceitfulness, this vise. Cutting corners bought endless chagrin. Sorrowful restitutions begin? Birds in the sky now look down and cry Knowing oil coated babies will die. Endangered species face extinction – Brown pelicans need help to hearken. Lifeless, lay dolphins washed up to shore. They shall leap in blue waters no more. Fish-less fishermen know the impact. Dreaded oils spill caused their loss, a fact. Beautiful beaches stricken with slicks Pray to God; hope for magical tricks. Paradise lost while making some rich Certainly must be a human glitch. © Dane Smith-Johnsen July 1, 2010

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 7/6/2010 1:01:00 PM
Filled with heart-wrenching human failure...what an excellent poem, Dane Ann. Describes so many aspects of this horrible situation. Well done! Love, Carrie...ps...thank you so much for my 3rd place in your Freedom contest,...I am extremely honored. For some reason (another glitch)...your lovely blog will not let me post my poem number...the "CAPTCHA" area is covered up so that I cannot type in the proper letters...I wonder if anyone else is having that problem? Just wondering. Thanks again!!
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Date: 7/1/2010 1:41:00 PM
Indeed, it does seem like "paradise lost," dear friend. This is an exceptional description of the many aspects of the impact of the oil that threatens our coast. Awesome, Dane Ann! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/1/2010 1:40:00 PM
A terrible disaster all for the sake of greed. WANTING more and more of the resources not caring of the disaster it could cause. THE PRICE will be terrible for the creatures of this area. I pray they are able to cap this well soon. Good luck in the contest. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 7/1/2010 5:02:00 AM
Excellent write on such a terrible disaster. So many poor decisions made in the lust for money, only served to hasten this trajedy the world now sees. Good luck in the contest. A. W.
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Date: 7/1/2010 4:34:00 AM
Prayer is the key..Prayer of repentence first and foremost then action to stop what is being done..Great write on a everpresent topic ...Should do well in the contest..Good luck..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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Date: 7/1/2010 4:20:00 AM
A nice expressions on the present day situation, Dane. yes it is a human glitch.
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Date: 7/1/2010 3:56:00 AM
Dane, you have your self a good contest entry here with your poem. Did you join the oil spill soup contest with this one. by the way well done,, enjoyed the message and thought provoking words you have shared with us today. Have a nice one,..Sidney LeeAnn
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