As word artists, one of the tasks/duties is to be a witness – a Witness to experiences, truths, and current events.
Here in the United States we are watching our government fall to fascism. The actions of our “leaders” seem to grow more piwer-hungry and rediculous everyday.
Wednesday evening, my son asked me “what does it say when our government releases proof of aliens existence … and the headlines ignore it to focus on the federal government actions – as they are more incredulous”. “Wait, they released proof of alien life?” “Yes, they basically admitted the past two days the existance of alien by releasing footage.” “Well, I guess it means most Americans already trust in UFO’s – BUT don’t trust the current administration.”
So today’s prompt is “silencing the internet, taxation without representation, & proof of aliens” …
I identify myself as a Pacific Northwest poet. I have been writing poetry since 1976- and yes - I have been using the pen-name Ariel all this time! I can often be found writing in the Willamette Valley, in Pacific forests or along the Coastlines on Oregon.
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Ariel, Pacific NW poet 
Let me know what you think ...