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Adoette's Sanctuary
The Clearing
.. You follow a slender thread through the darkening wood and scent both woodfire and incense as a chill breeze lifts toward you. A patter of raindrops sounds overhead, and leaves all about you rustle and twist. ..
.. A steady drumming rumbles toward you through the trees, growing louder and clearer as you step into a large, grassy clearing. A bower of evergreens stands near the treeline, with a slow, warm fire glowing near by. Within the bower stand a few people, some six or seven of them are gathered around a large, horizontal drum, each swinging a beater in perfect rhythm with the others. One of the drummers seems to lead the singing, sets flourishes in the drumming, and sets the pace. ..
.. At the fire, an older woman gestures, telling a story, surrounded by enrapt listeners of all ages. Her story ends, and a murmur rustles through the group. A man begins to strum a guitar, he and the woman seated beside him solemnly sing. The group sighs in appreciation. Someone tells a joke, and all laugh. Then the older woman recalls another story.
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oooooopppsss.... sorry. Many Stories, Prayers, Links, Pix, and Stuff to buy are not here yet. Still writing...
All will be here by Dec 1, 2000. I hope. :-)
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