Oil

by Panom de Wël

Oil or crude oil is as old as time. It can be traced back to two tribes of ancient plants and animals– Algae and Zooplankton. Contrary to popular belief, oil is neither African nor Arab; white or black; or formed from the blood of those who died during the struggle for our independence; or even thicker than blood. Oil is what it is. Crude!

Oil is to modern civilization what water is to life. If you are reading this from a computer, then you might have already smelled it. Anything plastic and electric on your computer, those eyeglasses you are wearing; your shoes, your clothes (and their buttons) and even that bling on your ear, all have oil running through their veins.

Our lives are inextricably entwined with oil; and soil.  Oil controls your soul as much as it does US.

Who runs the world? Who runs this motha?

Panom de Wël © 2013

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PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

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