Pipeline poem
Dear Editor:
The following expresses my poetic perspective re the pipeline blockade:
What’s in the pipeline? What’s in the pipeline? Is it liquefied gas? It’s much more than that. You can bet your sweet a--!
It’s the theft of our land, So say the First Nations. It’s colonialism And huge corporations.
What’s in the pipeline? Is it liquefied gas? It’s our ruling government Trying to trespass.
Resources robbed From Turtle Island. This land is your land. This land is my land.
What’s in the pipeline? Is it liquefied gas? Will negotiations Reach an impasse?
The railway systems Have been shut down Across the country, Through city and town.
What’s in the pipeline? Is it liquefied gas? It’s greed and corruption. Great fortunes amass.
The drums beat loudly For all to hear: Our sovereignty and Our land is dear.
What’s in the pipeline? Is it liquefied gas? The Indigenous people Are not second class!
Our planet is sick And in great jeopardy. We must choose Clean sources of energy.
What’s in the pipeline? Is it liquefied gas? It’s much more than that. You can bet your sweet a--!
Sandra Owen, Fergus