Burning Man 2009 Time-Lapse

My eyes twinkle at nonexistent, or rather...
Similarly filed memories -
When I watch the following clip
Of this year's "Burning Man" Community.
Here is their site's description of the event:

'Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather
to create Black Rock City in Nevada's Black Rock Desert,
dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance.
They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever.'

As a once-teacher, I can only envision that sheer number of
People working well together and making sure everyone
Cleans up the host environs before they go.
Looks absolutely gorgeous,
And then.... poof.

Just like everything does in the world of form.
Before us to infinity...
And after, about as long.. ;)

Here is the URL:
http://www.burningman.com/
There's even a phone number... looks like they want to
Be supportive and help everyone who wants to be there.

I'd heard about the cause celebre before then,
But my brother, H.M. has gone there the last two years,
His words and twinkling eyes were  the clincher... 
(Cheers, H.!)

And so, like many people commenting on this video said,
"It's one of the things I'd love to do..."
Whilst still on this planet.

Having gone to other gatherings with similar
Intent and mission statement...  <why not?>
The often amazingly-balanced gatherings
Work with people's spontaneity, openness, & civility
To create an ephemeral thing of beauty > joy forever.

Yes, even though the 'form' in specifics - be gone

Thanks to 'Delrious' and the folks with labors & joys

Enjoy their/his creation... if you want.

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