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Prose Challenge of the Week #30: It's Independence Day and the aliens have invaded. You have one chance to save the planet by describing to them what Independence means. Share that speech with us. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge

Independence

Independence is whether we push

the first domino

or not,

and then we watch what happens,

as either choice plays out.

We are given the first decision

in any case,

but as our choices affect us,

we cannot change anything,

for fallen toys cannot immediately be picked up,

and in the end,

it is our fault for choosing to push

or not choosing to.

Independence is responsibility

with either an amazing award,

or a harsh punishment.

So aliens,

choose wisely.