March 2018 a Portal opens to the Barranca del Cobre (Copper Canyon), the Mexican 'Grand Canyon' in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mts. of southwestern Chihuahua state, of Mexico. No one in authority pays attention to the people who witness this phenomenon, and attempt to report it. Government officials and other influential people in Mexico, the USA, and rest of the world were focused on other concerns they believed to be more important. This is a story of those who witnessed these events.
A Halloween 2021 Contest Entry
"It was a Dark and Stormy Night when the Lightning's crash'n and the Thunder's Rollin' and the Rain's coming down in sheets thick as lead." This mash-up is inspired by the "If Veterans Were In Horror Movies" videos by the folks of BRCC (Black Rifle Coffee Co.) BTLC (Big Trouble in Little China) Army of Darkness, as well as several other serious and silly sources. Hop On, Buckle Up, Crank Your Favorite Tunes, and Hang On for a Wild Ride! (Notes at the end of story; NOT required to Enjoy it.)
Cornelius ('Cory') John MacLeod, formerly a Major (18A) in US Army Special Forces was recently wounded by a PLA (Chinese) IED in territory disputed by Communist China and the Republic of India. Despite being fit for duty, Cory's career is abruptly ended due to political fallout. He is recruited by T.E.R.R.A. an organization researching advanced technologies, and how to cope with an EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pulse).
The light of liberty is being extinguished all across the globe; we are not likely to see the freedoms we took for granted in 2019, in our lifetime. The situation is serious, this is a satirical response. "Messages from Radio Free Cascadia" (the Babylon Bee does this better.)
I am a Soldier, not a poet. I never expected so much organized violence would be tolerated on the streets of our cities and even small towns! Similar to some other writers here, I live near Lesser Seattle. I have witnessed too many privileged white Punks advocating Their agenda while proclaiming they are doing it because of "BLM" while ravaging minority neighborhoods. Paladin; Have Gun - Will Travel
