http://m.npr.org/news/front/125600287
Ever since I sat in stunned silence
Watching the brilliant film, 'Matewan,'
and much later, 'October Sky,' and others;
I've been aware of the difficult past and
Present of coal mining... or any form of work
Which daily puts human beings in the constant
Knowledge of mortality and life
Underground... away from the sun.Originally the story was:
NPR.org » Six Dead, 21 Missing After W.Va. Coal Mine BlastSometimes, as with an earthquake, tsunami or
Other disaster, the earth will rise or open up to
Meet the fate and destiny of living beings.These people - and canaries still, I imagine - go down
To seek the energy that powers our world
As it is.
Perhaps some day they will drill deep enough
To find patents for better ways to collect energy
From decades ago when it was so strongly discouraged
To use sun and wind to a large part... instead. The desire to place blame is strong in me right now,
But it will never do those families and friends
Of loved ones lost any good at all.
And the miners themselves, who have traded life
in the world above to go to ground for good. Forgive my emotional nature.
I mean no harm to anyone.
Just reflecting on a job history riddled with tragedy
And pawnsmanship.I send my heartfelt wishes to those who loved
The life of these people and now remember
Amid waves of mourning.
While the sun has not yet decided to rise here today.Tears this early morning news gathering day...
Again...
American History
The Coal Miner's Daughter Site:
{Phoro: 1956 W.V. Coal Miner passed away at
The age of 50 from Black Lung disease.}
