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Tales from the Playa

A Burner’s Prayer

September 3, 2003 By Tales From the Playa

etch-a-sketch playa
miraged by burning shadows
turn /me/ upside-down, and shake —


by Howard Hendrix

About the author: Tales From the Playa

Tales From the Playa

Tales From the Playa are dreams and memories of events that took place at Burning Man, as told by participants. Submit your story here.

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