08/11/2024
Dancing through the earth,
the whirling dervish makes its way,
leaving a trail of dust and debris in its wake.
Its short life burns bright with purpose,
as it carves a path through the wasteland.
Birds shed their feathers in its powerful gusts,
a display of resilience despite its size.
As it nears, prepare for its swift passage,
as it shifts gears and speeds up.
And in the blink of an eye, it vanishes,
but the cycle continues,
as another whirling dervish emerges,
twirling and twisting towards the sky.
Photo: 08/11/2024
Somewhere between Corvallis & Eugene
