Oilworks

The US must generate jobs
And Petroleum Inc. wants mobs
Of workers to toil
Mining more gas and oil
But from the green future this robs

Is drilling the place to invest?
Can fossil fuel use still attest
To progress desired?
The car culture it sired
Drives Earth to a state sorely stressed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Duncan Avatar
March 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM
I think they should stop making automobiles, but this world is out of control as we all know. I like the write ;} thank you Duke for reading my words,,,
Brown Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 1:04 PM
What wonderful poetry you all are sharing today. I enjoyed reading yours Duke. Hope the coming week finds you in good health and your life full of joy and inspiration. Love, Carol
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