Oil Spillage

Thick viscous liquid on top
as the herons hover round,
looking for a way to grab
their underneath preys.

entrapped preys struggle for air,
fisher men confused and stunned,
Movement of tourists hindered,
water can`t be drunk.

DATE:11-25-2012

Olusegun Arowolo

CONTEST:"Natural Dodoitsu" sponsored by Russel Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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A  Avatar
February 7, 2013 at 2:13 PM
A nice winning poem~LUV*SKAT
Dietrich Avatar
January 12, 2013 at 9:39 PM
I seem to remember this horrible thing in the news when the oil spill hurt the wildlife. Congrats on your win!
A   Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM
OLUSEGUN, .. I'm here to offer support In Russell's "Natural Dodoitsu ” contest.. :-) CONGRATULATIONS (-: good night~ PD
Roberts Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Well done Olusegun .... seren
Poet Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Congrats Olusegun on your win.You have nicely captured the scene of oil spillage here.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Congratulations on your winning spot my friend xx
Gasun Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM
This is a great poem and it's so true my dear friend! Two thumbs up for your very well-written Dodoitsu. Wish you all the best always. Thank yo so much for the warmth congratulatory comments on my win! Have a blessed day! love and hugs, Leonora
Palmer Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM
great write Olusegun,best of luck
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