Festival of Abundance

    by Snipe

By the Code
there are no haves and have-nots
on The Island-
everyone does their share
and everyone receives their share
accordingly

The festival
is a chance to share
with fellow Islanders
those aspects of one's own life
that have been blessed with abundance-
of friends
of family
of talents
of skills
of knowledge
of wisdom
of age

Just as solemn and spiritual
was the mood of Cumspiritik Day
Cheerful and noisy are the children
of this day

Prayers are said
to honor the traditions
brought to The Island
and communal banquets are shared
with each household bringing a dish
representing their heritage

After the meal
there is dancing
and games
The Island joyous in the rich mix of cultures
and species
so much history-
so much promise

Before bed
the families gather together
to each express what they are thankful for
in the abundance that is Dinotopia
The Island
wraps itself within a warm cover of cloud
to sleep
and dream itself into the future.

Festival of Abundance

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