Deepwater Horizon

On the horizon the monster loomed

Tasting the sweet black gold.

A gasket broke

Before the monster finished

Causing it to lose its lunch

It tried to recover

But did a poor job.

Corners were cut to save money and time.

Oil and gas leaked from the borehole

The monster’s food came up along with gas and cement

Catching fire

Sending the beast to its watery grave

Black blobs of thick sludge

Spewed into the open gulf

Killing fish

Killing birds

Contaminating land and sea

Wreaking havoc on economies and ecosystems

For generations to come.