the gathering of magic

they laid persephone on the alter and began to make the preparations....
the witch doctor's assistants blessed the room and began to
chant the preliminary spells of protection....
incence was lit at the rooms four corners and the light was
dimmed to give way for the lush warmth of candle-glow...
...and the butterflies gathered
to do their part, for they had their own
roles in the greater scheme
of this precious spell....