on the near horizon

along the ticking timeline

enter a blowout spill

a fireball explosion

tragic loss of life

and a dramatic collapse into the sea

vast surface slicks arise

that are visible

as massive underwater plumes migrate and wander

below our field of view

so maximize the chemical dispersants

roll out a cofferdam

capture an icy methane hydrate clog

and expedite a relief well too

or cut the riser pipe?

surely lay down more oil booms

alas for now and mucho kudos

to the gigantic straw

sea turtles, brown pelicans, dolphins-

the wildlife may know

what some scientists and fishermen fear

the otherwise unknown volumes of seep

and what could a hurricane season bestow?

energy execs and some politicians may hope

for a chance to spin the risk

of oil, gas and coal

verse expansion of solar or hydro

geo, bio, wind and more

and of waste or want

of course

along the ticking timeline

enter a chance to choose

the risk and path ahead

and beat to the drum of ‘drill, baby, drill!’

or sound the alarm of-think, baby, think!

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