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The Great Oil Spill

Water changed to mud Greed and profit versus nature Hazard for all beings

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Audrey Haick

Date: 6/17/2010 3:38:00 PM

Only time will tell how much damage has been done. And still after 8 weeks, it continues with no end in sight..simply davastating and unbelievable how corporations only see $ with no regard for safety..they never get enough!! Peace, Audrey

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/14/2010 2:58:00 AM

I tried email you but I think you don't enjoy the email option. I was in Scotland way back in 1989 for a week to pay my tribute to Robert Burns at his home town Eyre and then Edinburgh. Whatever the impressions I had of Scottish people, I have written about

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/13/2010 10:24:00 PM

Oh you are so right! a major calamity, in so few words yet saying everything, awesome harry

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/13/2010 7:56:00 PM

this really is such a sad truth, Gert...it's really scary what greed can do...thanks for the comments on my senryu :) I'm sure you are a great cook, and how wonderful that in your travels you also get to experience the authentic cuisines, that's gotta be soo cool! --nikko :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2010 4:27:00 PM

SO TRUE, Good one, Gert!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/13/2010 12:20:00 PM

Prolific words Gert my friend and good luck in the contest if u entered this one... luv the intense message.. your Italian is so phenomenal .. I am so in awe of your words to me .. I understand but cannot answer u in my Italian language.. how awful that I struggle with this... hope it will get better ... no one here speaks it any more... luv.. and thankxxx for all your kind comments so very sweet...with luv from Linda-Marie..

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 6/13/2010 11:52:00 AM

great! it is so infuriating!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/13/2010 10:18:00 AM

So many people are already suffering from this tragedy, Gert. I don't see a realistic way to reverse the damage that has already been done. Indeed, this is a "Hazzard for all beings." Excellent haiku, Gert! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/13/2010 7:37:00 AM

Great write that is a reminder of the tragedy...I hope that soon the hole is plugged and clean-up begins...I know those that lost loves ones and had injuries are doubly hurt..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara