Energy Past And Future - poem by Michael Silverstein

Energy Past And Future by Michael Silverstein

Why do we raid the burial grounds Of long dead creatures for coal? For oil and methane from these old remains Why are these are energy goal? The sun and the wind, the motion of waves, The heat ‘neath our feet underground; Are there to be tapped, to be used, and enjoyed Live energy sources abound. We’ve gone from the horse for private transport, Keep in touch in a host of new ways; It’s time, truly time, for a better resort Navigating the energy maze. *** ©2014

Michael Silverstein is a long time environmental writer, and former senior editor at Bloomberg.

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