The Oil Spill

My shores was once filled with life
Where people made memories
that were cherished along the beaches
Has passed too soon

Sun baked bodes
No longer scattered in the sand
Handmade castles covered with black tar
Sullied by the big spill, never to be rebuilt

Surfers once sailed her waves
Beach goers once stung by jellyfish has stay home
Screamers’ rushing from the waters has been silenced
Sun-burned bodies no longer seek sun block

The memories of the beaches past will forever
Be etched in the hearts of sad faces who watched gushing oil spill
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 23, 2010 at 6:46 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Barbara. I will be away for the weekend and will be back to read Monday. May you have a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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July 22, 2010 at 3:46 PM
this is a an awesome poem,,love the free verse style,,i love it,,have a nice one ,,is this for the contest,,cool,..p.d.
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