Off all bonfires the fire

 
After the celebration around the bonfires
the witches usually disperse
taking with them the energy and magic
they have gathered during the ritual.

The flames begin to die down
and the heat from the fire fades into a soft glow.
The witches, still shrouded in a cloak
of mystery and power, begin to bid each other farewell.

Some may exchange words of wisdom
or small incantations for protection and good fortune.

As the night progresses
each witch makes her way
perhaps to a nearby grove or to her hidden home.
The air still carries the scent of burning herbs
and the echo of chanting.

The energy of the ritual lingers in the body
as a silent reminder of the power that has been invoked.

Some witches may spend time in meditation,
reflecting on the intentions they have cast
into the fire and the answers they hope to receive.
Others may gather in small groups to share stories,
and experiences, strengthening the bonds of sisterhood.

And so, night turns into dawn
and the magic of the witches blends with the silence
of nature until a new day begins to dawn.