Solstice

The small band of Eco-Warrior’s trudged towards the middle of the woods shortly before midnight. They were going to celebrate the Spring solstice by worshipping their goddess Gaia.

They lit the bonfire, pounded on their handmade drums and store-bought tambourines, chanting all throughout the night. Round and round the fire, they danced, till sun up.

Each refused to eat, stopping only long enough for a sip of water or a toke on the weed pipe. Exhaustion soon began to overtake each member of the group and none were able to point their way out of the woods.

Then Gaia appeared…