To have this happen to our ocean, is very devastating, shows no mercy to the animals to come, some are dead, if not all, it's just a matter of time til our oceans are polluted with waste and other accidents. It's a shame, since no one can seem to sense disaster as an ending.
I am from Louisiana and I agree with Sherry Heim's comments below.
Thanks for writing this beautiful account in poetry form, I would like to add; it is sad about the birds and sea creatures but also
for humans as many people have suffered lost of income while others
took advatange of the unfortunate cituation. I just goes to show
the darkness and evil in people; sad to say but there is sin in this world.We need more prayers requested by our mother, The Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima and the Rosary.
It is so sad what is happening to Mother Earth and her beautiful creatures. So many don't care, and so many fight to save her. A somber write, Regis...moved me to the core.
So is this haiku made up of seven individual haikus? If so, clever! Must be hard to master that.
It is great to be able to capture in poetic form an event happening in the world. This subject is definitely an important one and I applaud you for writing about it and shedding light on it. You did a good job on it.
The picture is beautiful yet sad. Goes along well with the poem.
Thanks for sharing.
Lena
Reviewed by Debi Fairchild (Reader)
Reviewed on July 6, 2010
I like this poem. You have really captured how most people including me feel about the oil spill.
it really is such a terrible life the critters have to live
dealing with our modern growths & screw ups!
Your Poetic Offering Touches Me Too
Love & Cleansing
Vickie
Greedy men never learn because their god is money and their religion is destruction. They never care about what they are doing, and when some disaster happens from their imcompetence, they always make excuses that this broke or that broke but they never accept the blame. You really wrote out what the disaster in the gulf is all about. Thank you for sharing.
Very powerful writing and very true... The earth is bleeding to let human nature know it is not the way... We need more of this kind of writing to speak loud... Thank you for this message in a great poetic form... Blessings...
Very nicely done, I agree. We seem to continually find better and better ways to foul this world while contributing nothing but grief. As I said to some of my friends...maybe there is a reason that the Divine put all that fossil "fuel" deep beneath the Earth's surface...as it is only ancient trash to the natural world.
Will we learn?...no indication lessons are in progress.
None the less, always good things to you, Regis,
Jim
You capture this horrific accident well with such compassion for all, human and animals who are now suffering and facing death because of it. Ah, but rest assured drilling has not stopped in the Gulf of Mexico, only British Petroleum because they blew up and all American rigs are shut down. The President has no jurisdiction over international waters. We have driven twice now since this happened and I can assure you it is a disaster, a shameful one at that. Yet, our government still won't ask for help from those who have the know how and equipment to clean this up.
IT IS WELL UNDERSTOOD THAT 'ACCIDENTS' WILL HAPPEN, BUT IT IS A MISERABLE SHAME AND A CATASTROPHE WHEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAS TO HAPPEN TO EXPOSE THE 'LACK' OF PREVENTATIVE MEASURES THAT 'SHOULD HAVE BEEN' IN PLACE, WHICH WOULD HAVE SURELY 'MINIMIZED' THE END RESULTS OF THIS MISHAP. SO HERE WE HAVE IT; THE OIL COMPANY SHOULD HAVE ENFORCED MORE RIGID OPERATIONAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. "WILL MEN EVER LEARN?" AND THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION, WHICH YOU AND I BOTH KNOW, IS HEARTBREAKING...BUT TRUE. A STRONG MESSAGE...TIMELY AND DONE WELL. THANKS FOR SHARING, BLESSINGS AND LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Will we ever know the full damaging results of this disaster? Your words describe the death-causing of the Gulf, Reg; all for the saving of a few hunderd $$$$ in needed drilling parts! Well told and meaningful Ku!
Blessings and Love - Micke
Dynamite write! A awesome package of Haiku! I concur with all, and add that it's a timely and topical post apt for the situation. Thanks for sharing, Regis!
This is a very powerful and heartfelt write Regis! "Will men never?"
A very timely write too! May the Lord bless you richly for sharing and for always caring!
These gems are shining black tears of poetic precision and perfect articulation, Regis. They flow effortlessly (no wonder!) and I do believe this is one of your very finest laments. As effective as it is deeply tragic and beyond fathoming. Bless you, xx
This are very dark and right on the mark! Well done, my friend....things like this should be plastered all over the newspapers...they are the ugly reality.....no cotton covered promises here....
I echo your sentiments. God gave us knowledge to achieve greater heights, but I do NOT believe He intended for us to squander our resources for the almighty dollar! Enough said.
Regis, This is so sad and very true. Will men never learn? I wish I could pray and it would all go away...Maybe one day when it's too late they will finally learn from there mistakes. Take care, ~Chessly
Dark images, but it is a dark time. I read this once through, and the poems link beautifully. I read it a second time, appreciating each in turn. For me, the fourth one captivated me the most. It should be Man's mantra. Well done, Regis. Love and Hugs,
Sheila
Thinking about this thing brings tears my eyes. My grandchildren live near those beautiful Florida beaches, a pity they'll never see them. This was excellent Haiku.
A powerful and poignant Haiku Suite, Regis. Your first Haiku gets right to the heart of it all brilliantly, and the strength of meaning carries throughout the rest of the suite. Beautifully done on a subject of such devastation! ~Hugs, Elizabeth
Very precious look into the failure of beings and their lackluster devices. Very much, this writing surfs the groove of collective questioning, and it puts the ten toes right on the edge!
Since we depend on oil or this Country collapses, why are we drilling in the ocean? The real blame is on those who profited by pushing us there. Drill on land.
When it comes to money or safety, money is always going to be the winner. There has been a lot of finger-pointing in this mess, yet the honest truth is that this accident was bound to happen, at some time, to some oil drilling company. I blame my Government for allowing off-shore drilling without having a plan for every type of potential disaster that would ultimately occur. We are busy slapping BP with fines and feeling vindicated by that, but that is simply passing the buck and allowing those responsible to dodge the bullet. We should be angry as hell with those who serve us in Washington, DC for not protecting its citizens, land, oceans and wildlife from impending disaster. Stepping down from my soapbox now.... Well written, Reg.
No, man will never learn even from his mistakes, and because of that lack of learning he is prone to make the same mistakes down the line...the gulf oil problem is a travesty...ed
You asked, Will men never learn?
I'm afraid the answer is no. timely article, hate the loss of life, and the likelihood that whole endangered groups are becoming more so.
if i had my druthers i would be using horse and buggy.
Probably never, Regis. Nicely said, my friend. God bless.
Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)
Reviewed on June 26, 2010
sad..men never learn..very few do...and those who can are bounded to limitations..only if the greed is combated will things change..sitting here we can only hope... Great write Regis, your words are always very strong and clear and strike the mind and heart. Best wishes....neerja
how often must Gaia mourn her children??????when will we learn to care for all beings ?-----this is so sad Regis-------poem after poem makes our hearts bleed----but are those responsible hearing----or is their deafness eternal!!!!
While I Can Empahthize It Is (God)s Simple Way Of Retribution,i.e.
Literally Millions Children Die Strangled Choked Sodomized To Death By Pervert Child Molesters--They Sure As Hell Aren't Drowing In Oil!
A Never Ending Disaster:
When Will Men Ever Learn Little Children Come 1st In Eyes Of (God)...
Only Answer Is: Until You Your Child Becomes Victim Of It Affect$ Your Wallet$ Then Only Then You ALL Become Self Glorified Martyrs!
Regis,
I was doing some research on sea turtles, I just found out because of the spill a lot of them are dying. I am sick just thinking about this. Your poem is a very timely one. Thanks for sharing it .
Nicole
Captures beautifully the consequences of mankind's greed for fossil fuel at the expense of nature. I read an article recently that stated that the ocean liner QEII uses 1 gallon of diesel to move 10 feet! What a perverse waste of this non-renewable resource.
Loved it Regis,
David
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Thanks for writing this beautiful account in poetry form, I would like to add; it is sad about the birds and sea creatures but also
for humans as many people have suffered lost of income while others
took advatange of the unfortunate cituation. I just goes to show
the darkness and evil in people; sad to say but there is sin in this world.We need more prayers requested by our mother, The Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima and the Rosary.
The "spill" brought a tear
To many sorry eyes.
It is great to be able to capture in poetic form an event happening in the world. This subject is definitely an important one and I applaud you for writing about it and shedding light on it. You did a good job on it.
The picture is beautiful yet sad. Goes along well with the poem.
Thanks for sharing.
Lena
dealing with our modern growths & screw ups!
Your Poetic Offering Touches Me Too
Love & Cleansing
Vickie
Love & hugs,
Barbie
TIMELY - TRUTHFUL - TOUCHING - and - PERFECTLY PENNED! TK.
Will we learn?...no indication lessons are in progress.
None the less, always good things to you, Regis,
Jim
Be always safe,
Karen
Blessings and Love - Micke
A very timely write too! May the Lord bless you richly for sharing and for always caring!
Much Love,
Margaret
Sandie Angel :o(
Anna
Sadly we learn yet suffer from amnesia.
God bless you,
Kathy
Love,
ET
under a blue sky
the ocean weeps black oil tears
it's pain is our pain...
Carole~
Sheila
Our alien tar creatures
Are dying daily
Patrick
Thinking about this thing brings tears my eyes. My grandchildren live near those beautiful Florida beaches, a pity they'll never see them. This was excellent Haiku.
Hugs,
Mary
Love and Blessings,
Christine
Ron
(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :(
Becca
Peace,
Dayvid
George
Sadly... Probably not!
God bless (We all need it.)
Lew
Dan
Take care,
Sherry
Daniel
I'm afraid the answer is no. timely article, hate the loss of life, and the likelihood that whole endangered groups are becoming more so.
if i had my druthers i would be using horse and buggy.
Georg
fee
Literally Millions Children Die Strangled Choked Sodomized To Death By Pervert Child Molesters--They Sure As Hell Aren't Drowing In Oil!
A Never Ending Disaster:
When Will Men Ever Learn Little Children Come 1st In Eyes Of (God)...
Only Answer Is: Until You Your Child Becomes Victim Of It Affect$ Your Wallet$ Then Only Then You ALL Become Self Glorified Martyrs!
TRASK
I was doing some research on sea turtles, I just found out because of the spill a lot of them are dying. I am sick just thinking about this. Your poem is a very timely one. Thanks for sharing it .
Nicole
Loved it Regis,
David
Well written, Regis.
John
Namaste,
Christine
Love,
Sage