Awaiting Demise

Seagulls saunter the shoreline, nipping at scraps of dead fish

     Hunters and gatherers will soon have more than a bellyful

          Gils choked by the black tar and oiled wings await Gulf sea life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Knop Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Yes, Carolyn, so depressive that great oil spill!!! ---And it will come also to Europe!!! I love eating seafish, but what will be eat in the future? BP managers should be jailed! They now blame Obama, but it's not Obama, what could he do? The blame is on the Republican Presidents, the supporters of big business! We here got the same problem with our present government (Christian Democrats and Liberals) also supporting the rich and business!! Thanks for all your comments! Love, Gert
Chachere Avatar
June 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM
its depressing of how much pain those fish must go through from their gills covered in oil, kind of hard to breathe ): -Always&Forever Lynette
George   Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 7:20 AM
MY HEART ACHES AT THE DESTRUCTION MANHIND HAD DONE AND CONTINUES TO DO TO THE EARTH AND ALL OF GOD'S CREATURES. YOU ALWAYS TELL IT LIKE IT IS. Lainie
Milgate Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 7:49 PM
vivid image, such... I can't think of a word for it. Too tragic, and will bring some serious karma I believe. But in just three sentences you gave us the story.
Haick Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 5:24 PM
This tragedy, I hope will not be forgotten too soon...Wonderful Sijo, Carolyn! I'm still trying to work on mine LOL It is challenging for me..but I love challenges sometimes...Thank you so much for your comments which are always very supportive and encouraging. Thanks again..Love ya, Dimples
Jordan Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Carolyn, wonderful entry for the contest, tragic event - YF4L, God Bless, mj
Stella Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 5:56 AM
One day hope they nip this in but they keep showing the sea life on TV very sad great entry for contest I just posted mine called your safe now keep up the great writing and thanks for your kind comments huggers
Eggins Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 4:44 AM
Lovely work Carolyn ... its been the poets job forever to tell the world whats going on in the world , we are all worried the world over this disaster is going to affect us all in some way love Jayne x x x
Fraser Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 3:32 AM
Terrific capture of the situation in hand. The local food chains are in serious danger of being poisoned beyond this spill. Many dangers lurk in the oil that's been spilled. Once in the chain, who knows how the chemicals will react with the existing ones. Different chemicals exist in different oil finds. Watch this space. Have a wonderful weekend Carolyn >> James
Henderson Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 12:02 AM
It is pretty bleak isn't it. This will take years to recover. Good presentation, Charles
K. Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 10:05 PM
very interesting sijo, Carolyn--I'm still trying to figure out how to write this, but this sure is very nice! Just a typo on the word "gills"--enjoy your day!--nikko :)
Rhinem Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 9:28 PM
""I read this stirring and compassionate write of "Your Splendors" earlier someday dear! Smile, "Hello Beautiful Carolyn Devonshire!!!" ~ "Thank You!" ~ And, I left You and others a message on L*O*V*E* ~ Smile, my heart is happy....Its good to be back....And to be back with "You!!!":) Smile, I'll see "Your Beauty" tomorrow dear!!! Don't go no where!!? Smile, "Sweet Dreams!":) ~
Freeman Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 8:30 PM
You sent me to check this form out, Carolyn. Works well for a statement of a point. Congratulations also on your two poems making the 2nt round. Thanks for your comments today. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Nice thoughts well expressed on the state of current affairs, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 4:08 PM
enjoyed reading today!!
Kendrick Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Great write about the oil spill crisis...I saw some Pelicans this morning on the weather channel my heart went out to them...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
Neels Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Sad reminder of the fate that awaits the innocent.. Enjoyed this one C ~ love WN
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