Throughout our Island
lay deep fresh water wells
fed by underground streams
There are a dozen or so
that stand apart as different
unique
Carved stones
bearing the marks
of the earliest civilizations
surround these
as silent guardians of Time
On this day
the whole of The Island
takes a pilgrimage
to the closest of these sacred wells
carrying with them
as many empty vessels as possible
The day is spent
reliving history-
the story of Poseidos
is closely linked to these wells
and is retold in plays and puppet shows
A great meal is shared
and much speculation
is made based on recorded
dates of their particular well
The air is electric
with anticipation as sunset draws near-
all gather close
and witness
The Island revealing yet another
of its mysteries-
Once a year
on this day
at sunset
one
and only one of the sacred wells
erupts as a geyser-
the problem is
each year it's a different well
Scientists have tried to
deduce a pattern
based on past cycles-
The Island defies them always
This year
it's the Raz Nutok well
near Pootook
the locals dance the thundering fountain
that rains down upon them
pots and jars
at the ready to catch the offering
After the magnificent display subsides
the well bubbles and froths
for hours
giving until all receptacles
are full
Word travels fast
across our Island
and soon travelers arrive
into Pooktook
each eager to drink
of the water that Raz Nutok spoke
Dinotopians are a long lived people
for many reasons-
The waters of The Sacred Well being one of them.
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