if you could assign a mathematical curve

for a growing ecological awareness
versus a curve
for fossil fuel exploitation
& consumption

make no mistake

these are essentially
two diametrically opposed
human endeavors

at this moment in time

the dark exponential curve of the fossil
is dominant
smothering the gradual green curve
of rising social consciousness

look no further than the 'natural' gas 'fields'

of pennsylvania
or the coal-fired power plant construction of china

the world meets

the planet burns some more
congress is so obedient
they don't warrant a mention

the situation is dire

the curve has jumped off the page
a serial killer out of control
where are the public service announcements
for children and other living things

"don't leave home without your respirator"

--- e b bortz