Rashana King Poet Sonnet

Gulf Oil Spill

Our ecosystem and wildlife can no longer be ignored
The devastation caused by the Gulf oil spill must vastly be restored

As anger and frustration surges across the Coast
The depletion of our environment, indeed we fear the most

Several past months, many lives have been erased
In the midst of these disasters, we can only look to faith

Now let us pay a visit to some underlying factors
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and other natural disasters

It was not in their intention for a high tech failed invention
Yell still they don't take into account the consequences of their actions

Efforts to contain this oil spill is more doltish than we have known
What more massive debacles can this single Earth condone?

Many local residents are now suffering from depressions
So think about what lies ahead, our future generations


©RashanaKing2010

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Sue Mason June 27, 2010 at 1:19 PM I think you want the title to read GULF with a "u" and not an "o" ... smile ... great writing here about the worst tragedy in my lifetime ... I can't watch the news anymore and while they're busily talking about lost jobs, all I can think of is all the life they've murdered and suffocating oysters .... just tragic!! Well, I'll get off my soapbox now and say Welcome to Poetry Soup, Rashana. I look forward to reading more from you!!