1.

Creosote darkness –
Refineries on the Turnpike
Tannin-colored skies

2.

Year draws short of breath –
Conspicuous consumption
Dark red Christmas lights

3.

Shattered streetlight glass –
Match strikes, cigarettes glowing
Darkness flashes teeth

 

 

For Frank’s Haikai Challenge

Sallow bathroom light –
Exfoliates autumn skin
Age a caustic scour

 

For Frank’s Haiku Challenge

Bitter wind scrubs hard
Exfoliates autumn skin –
Orange and yellow leaves

 

For Frank’s Haiku Challenge