Sahara Ramblings
I met him when my guide and I were riding our camels in the desert. Not far from civilization, but just enough to escape the noise. …
Unchangeable
Evil Has no favorites It methodically Carries out its work Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
Female Sex Workers In Nevada
Appalachians
India’s Consumerism Effects – Living & Working In A Wasteland
Retracing One’s Last Step In Japan’s Suicide Forest
Misfortune
The tarot cards Have not been nice to me Bad luck is now My middle name Hopefully things Soon begin to change Copyright© Edge…
The Ultimate Separation
The soul rises Floats away Leaving the corpse behind To be disposed of Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped,…
An Ode To Mother Earth
Artwork By Yvonne de Wit Mesmerized by the colorful pallet of the Overberg Mountains she began to collect earth minerals. After a few Land…
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Playing the Tabla drums The boy smiled And Displayed tranquility Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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She practices dark arts A scorpion tattooed on her back The sex was painful Unforgettable and unusual Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
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Quickly close the windows We are being invaded by giant insects Who squirt out poisonous droplets of jealousy Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
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Wealth Is most important to him Live for today Forget How judged When dead Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
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As we get older The body Holds back our mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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Day time Spirits are at rest Nighttime They come out to play Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Desire, Narcissism & Arousal
Visual Artist Laura Lamb Mallet is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the series ‘NEW EROTICA’. To see Laura’s body of…
Decades Of Chasing Light | A Photographer’s Journey
The Light of Days Gone By Photographs by Craig Varjabedian Varjabedian’s new hardcover book The Light of Days Gone By was 45 years in…
Octopolis
Photographer Yvette Monahan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Octopolis’. To see Yvette’s body of work, click…
European’s Cities In Shanghai’s Suburbia
Photographer Pablo Conejo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘City Replicas – China’. To see Pablo’s body…
Kapunda Rodeo | Australia
Documentary, Urban and Travel Photographer Phil Duval is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Rodeo Series’. To see Phil’s body…
Life’s Moments In Black & White
Street Photographer Daniele Esposito is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Daniele’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
China The Giant
The Biden Administration will try to be hard on China regarding human rights; but the economy paves the way. Frankly, can any country tell China…
Bracing For Censorship
Individuals as well as companies will be hesitant to speak out on polarizing issues. The left is now in power in America and will do…
National Security Resources
Unfortunately, domestic terrorism will become a larger problem in America. Security concerns will be on the front burner during the Biden administration. The question is…
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The market A fish sliced open Guts showing Is that a heartbeat? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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It is tough to look back Things I missed Things I should have done different Now It is too late A good day Is waking…
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The cards do not lie Dark clouds have Gathered in the sky Divisions increase Stopping at a store window I see a reflection of…
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Tell me Do you still have dreams? For me the clock stopped Can you give me spare batteries? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Walking along the road Cars pass by Garbage Occasionally Tossed at me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
Extinction | As The World Plays Musical Chairs
Glaziers melt World leaders talk Nothing gets done Climate change is real Glaziers melt World leaders talk Nothing get done How much longer can This…
Workplace
Companies treat their employees Like game pieces Inorganic Not Organic Human beings Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 Edge of Humanity…
COVID-19 | Coronavirus’ Days | Who Gets Shot First?
The race is on to push for early access to get vaccines for the company’s employees. The large corporations have the muscle to cut…
COVID-19 | Coronavirus’ Days | Distribution
The logistic problems will begin to be worked out and rapid distribution of vaccines will slow down the spread of Covid-19. However, the economy…
Danger In A Skirt
She called him over for drinks He fell asleep Cutting some hair Trimming a couple of nails Revenge Was Set In Motion Copyright©…
Playing Reality Against Fantasy
Magical thinking Is stronger than Logical thinking Says the wizard Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
I’m In Love With You & You | Discover Polyamory
Written by Lay Sion Ng @ Issues Under Tissues Polyamory: Discovering the Diversity of Love and Relationships in the 21st Century Today, monogamous relationships…
Enthusiasm
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema A few have it Even fewer enjoy watching it Palatable for the ones you see occasionally Tolerated…
Deformation Of The Human Body
Artwork By NASOS KARABELAS Deformation Of The Human Body PORTFOLIO On View ABOUT The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers…
Architectural Photography
Artwork By ANNETTE SCHREIBER “Through reading I discovered the beauty and art of architecture. “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand got me started in architectural photography. Old,…
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She worships the bull Male fertility converts to strength In the practice of her witchcraft Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my…
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I have an old beater She runs good Looks not so good Paid OFF Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
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Climbing the steps I reached the top Of happiness Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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Packs of wolfs Down from the high country Under eclipse of the sun Unafraid Of Man Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
Russia’s On & Off Affair
Under the Biden administration, the relations with Russia will take a turn for the worse. Expect a cooling from that under the Trump administration. However,…
Ben Franklin – Strong As An Ox
For the mid-term future the dollar will remain the currency of choice. Even though President Biden’s administration will run up the national debt, the…
China Will Carry On Human Rights Violations
China will continue to commit genocide against the Uighur Muslims that live in the country. For the most part, the world including Muslim countries will…
Music | Nina Simone | The Complete RCA Album Collection | 9 CD Box Set
Exquisite This 9 CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Mr. Bojangles on YouTube CLICK…
Music | Liszt Piano Works | Jorge Bolet | 9 CD Box Set
This 9 CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to sample on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com…
Music | Karajan Bruckner 9 Symphonies | Berliner Philharmoniker | 9 CD Box Set
This 9 CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to symphony number 9 on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available…
Music | The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joblin | 4 CD Box Set
This 4 CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on…
Earthly Link
His guild is the underworld Nighttime not daytime Is prime time Communicates with the spirits Inside tiny 10×10 shack Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
What Roams In The Dark?
Pack of wild dogs Every night Visit Garbage dump A few malnourished cats Can also be found Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
Negative Vibe
Jealousy Negativity Influenced Her practice Of Witchcraft Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider…
Focus
Locked away in cell They could not break him He Stretched Exercised Meditated Whispered to himself Positive affirmations Two years in the cage Sculpting a…
America 2021
At least the first half of 2021 will be hard economically. Many families will struggle to pay bills and survive financially. In America, more than…
Fading Republicans
Cracks will continue to show in the Republican Party. Trump has disrupted the system of order and going forward Republican lawmakers have to exist in…
Protests Are Here To Stay
2021 will be a very eventful year relating to protests throughout the world. The economic conditions are horrible. Also, especially in the USA, people have…
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She had beautiful eyes Eyes that I could watch forever It was difficult to not stare She had eyes I will always remember Copyright©…
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They all left I’m all alone In my cell Scribbling poems Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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Passing through doorway Entering unknown She looked above Then below Watching silhouettes drift by Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
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Surrounded by grandfather clocks The wizard smoked his shisha pipe Read his books Away From modern society Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
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I asked The important looking lady For the key to freedom She replied “ There is no Freedom” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
Childhood Stories & The Smell Of Things
Photographer Lena Altshul is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Smell’. To see Lena’s body of work, click…
Soft (manipulated) Messages
What is stronger Written or verbal word? Advertisers use both Carefully chosen To brainwash the viewer Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If…
The Carrier #2
Control? What control? The emotions just keep coming in I have tried to stop this from happening This is the life Of an empath …
Displaced
For awhile I lost my place Aimless floating Above everyone Now The same old me Standing in line With everyone else Copyright© Edge of…
Outing In The Dark
When I’m sad and alone I hop on my bike and ride most of the night Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If…
The Encounter
Walking along the sidewalk I see a chap Get off the bus With a bowler hat and cane As he walks towards me He smiles…
Rewind Series | Animals
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Faith
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Individual Stories
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
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Like a small drop of water slowly falling onto a leaf. That moment between past and present is ecstasy. Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Feeds on fear Intentionally Plays with the fire So alive Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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Fan spins Dust flies Sitting Lying On dusty wood floor Slowly polishing off My bottle of whiskey Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
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Scratching at the walls Waking me from sleep My demons remind me of my sins Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my…
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I make a pilgrimage every 2/3 years to Haiti Expanding my craft VOODOO Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped,…
Haphazard Beauty
Artwork By Rex Maurice Oppenheimer “My art, although being created by a human hand, somehow tries to represent a haphazard beauty, such as one might…
Night Sketches
Artwork By LARA KANTARDJIAN “Wandering the streets like a spectator from Rilke’s Duino Elegies, always seeing, feeling, and connecting to everything—in search of a certain…
Photo-Manipulation
Artwork By MICHAEL VINCENT MANALO Photo-Manipulation PORTFOLIO On View ABOUT The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and collectors…
Purpose
He found his place in life Traveling Spreading the word As a missionary Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped,…
Hate
Acid rain inside the soul Quickly erodes the happy self Destroys our sense of reality Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my…
Garden’s Guard
One blooming giant sunflower Stands alone Watching over the other flowers Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
Artist’s Way
Wood carefully carved Stacked throughout his studio Some pieces he will sell at an art show A few others will remain part of his permanent…
Angry Soul
The loss affected him greatly Now He goes out of his way Methodically Trying to emotionally hurt Complete strangers Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Locked In
This time the depression Holds me tight Like a vice Alone Again Tonight I continue to fight Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
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Stuck with glue Thoughts will not move What can I do? Just suffer Wait for time to pass Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
Resound Meditation Gong By Harijiwan CD | Are You Having Trouble Falling Asleep?
I meditate with this CD before going to bed, starting to fall asleep within around 20 minutes, and then sleep like a rock. “In Yogic…
Rewind Series | Paganism & Witchcraft
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
PAGANISM | WICCA | WITCHCRAFT
Edge of Humanity Magazine has started a new series. PAGANISM | WICCA | WITCHCRAFT Come follow us on a mystical journey that will explore…
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Daytime Changing oil & tires Nights Studying Old Testament Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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Cold night I Hear Rodents Fight Over warm place to sleep Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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Hair falling out Teeth hurt Unable to get hard Dump me at the junk yard I’m quickly deteriorating anyway Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Her Dreams Always same Take place during late antiquity Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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Barbarians On their hands and knees Frantically Picking up discarded scrapes Thrown away by the Bourgeoisie Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If…
Street Photography | The Wee Hours Of The Night
Photographer Marc Erpelding is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘DUSK TILL DAWN’. To see Marc’s body of work,…
American South
Artist and Storyteller Jessica Hines is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the series ‘Southern Stories’. To see Jessica’s body of…
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I still remember 45-50 years ago My dad and I Fishing From wood catwalks On the bridges In the Florida Keys Copyright© Edge of…
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The sharecropper’s family work long hours Never enough left over After landowners’ cut Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped,…
The Family At The River Bank
Walking along the river Carrying her baby Followed by another little one The young mother looked content As she smiled and waved to me …
Music | The Best Of Slim Harpo 2 CD Set | Swamp Blues
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample song titled I’m A King BEE on YouTube CLICK HERE…
Unreachable Grip
Never in the now Chasing the future Looking at the past Every day of my existence The present becomes Further from my grasp Copyright©…
Fireworks Show
Nibbling On Western History & Philosophy Series Source: Seneca Dialogues and Essays A New Translation by John Davie “it is not what you…
Urban Forest | Atlanta, USA
Photographer Peter Essick is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the book ‘Fernbank Forest’. To see Peter’s body of work, click…
Religious Tossing Games
What about the Crusaders? Christians’ ancient history Full of destruction Humanity evolved with time Islamic terrorism Is a modern disease Unjustifiable Killing of the innocent…
Free Flowing Emotions
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The 8 Human Talents Restore the Balance and Serenity Within You with Kundalini Yoga By Gurmukh…
Numb
He stared straight ahead Long wrinkled neck Years working in the fields Under the sun Strong piercing eyes that show no emotion Copyright© Edge…
Finding Himself
The Knight Laid down his sword Went deep into the forest To live amongst nature Never fought again Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
Pharaohs’ Choice
He only collected one type of artwork Throughout the mansion’s walls Egyptian papyrus Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped,…
Better Opportunity’s Curse
Rural villages Disappear Culture lost Modernization Creates Slums Poverty Loss of identity Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Good Mood At Night
A great evening Sharing dumplings Dipped in sauces Cold beer Discussing politics Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Rewind Series | Forgotten Places
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Prisons
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Mexico
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
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Elites Float above it all When the pheasants Wake up All will come crashing down Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my…
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Probiotics Are The Go to Solve it all For the gut Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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Lying in the hospital bed He had plenty of time For feelings of regret Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
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Giant octopus Crawls out of the oceans’ belly Onto the beach Terrorizing The island’s natives Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my…