Great Strife - A Poem About Natural Gas
By Noah Flowers, Lindsey Wilson College student

In the vast fields of shale,
Beneath the earth, a hidden tale,
Lies a resource of power and heat,
Natural gas, with promises sweet.

In recent news, it has been said,
That natural gas has been widely spread,
Its production, a booming industry,
With energy needs, it offers a remedy.

But with its extraction, comes great strife,
Environmental concerns, a struggle for life,
Fracking, the process that's often used,
Leaves the earth and water, permanently abused.

The greenhouse gas emissions, a cause for alarm,
Contributing to climate change and its harmful charm,
Yet, natural gas is often touted as clean,
An energy source that's somewhere in between.

A balancing act, we must achieve,
Between energy needs and the earth we leave,
Innovation and technology, a way to progress,
Towards a cleaner future, where we can rest.

Natural gas, a resource we can't ignore,
But with it, responsibility we must restore,
To protect our planet, our home and our land,
With a sustainable approach, hand in hand.

Submitted in fulfillment of the Non-Renewable Energy Portfolio Project in: SES 2123: Global Energy Development, Spring 2022 - LWC