Senryu / haiku

I composed the first 3 Senryu below while driving to work down H-2 and over Kīpapa Gulch Bridge.  And yes there is usually a speed trap before the Costco off ramp.  The Senryu relate to what I see of the houseless.

Racing one’s shadow

Across Kipapa Gulch Bridge

Morning Sun smiles.

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Racing my shadow

But down the road at the curve

I then move ahead.

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‘Rounding the corner

We pause our pace to honor,

Speed trap ahead.

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In left turn lane

Houseless man whose eyes question

Each passing car.

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Gap toothed smile

Sun burnt skin with bare midriff

Parking lot his home.

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Broken umbrellas

Cast aside in playground

Where homeless reside.

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