Now, with people decimating the planet with their vehicles and with the network of public interstate highways, their factories polluting the air we br...athe and oil spills fouling the water we drink, along with offshore oil drilling giving toxins to the fish we eat, and farmers poisoning the animals and plants with growth hormones, it’s only a matter of time, before we all go the way of the dinosaur. The truth is, and we all know what the truth is, that the rainforests around the world are being. Together they spoke the blessing to the couples and to everyone. ‘Blessed be this union wi’ the gifts of the East Communication of the heart, mind and body Fresh beginnings with the rising of each Sun The knowledge of the growth found in their silences. Blessed be this union wi’ the gifts of the South Warmth of heart and home The heat of the heart’s passion The light created by both to illuminate the darkest of times Blessed be this union wi’ the gifts of the West The deep commitments of the. ’ ‘I love you too. Let’s get in there and get our seats.’ Taking Lisa by the arm, they joined the other two couples going into the small theater. ~~~~~~~~~ The music was sensual, seductive. The lighting was low with most of the lights focused on the raised platform. There were fresh flowers, pillows, and what looked like a feather bed. The colors were muted beige, pink, rose, sage green – candle light cast shadows and added to the romantic setting. A woman, about 5’6′, trim, with medium length. As he left the cubicle, another boy, who could not have been older than 14, stepped out from behind a partition and pushed Kieran back inside. He screamed, but the intruder shoved a gag in his mouth."Make another sound, and i'll kill you", he said, "Do you understand?"Kieran nodded as he started to cry."Strip" said the older boy quietly. Kieran didn't move. "I said STRIP!" he yelled and slapped Kieran hard around the face.As the young boy began to remove his clothing, the other stepped back to.