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 Science, The sound of the gong can re-pattern the gray matter of the brain, help eliminate diseased cells in the body and balance the chakras.”…
Read articleCOVID-19 | Coronavirus’ Days | With Time To Spare, Are Americans Sleeping More?
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Americans are sleeping less under quarantine even though they now have the time to enjoy more zzz’s. The anxiety over been trapped at home and the speculations surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic is the main reason 48% of Americans are reporting problems falling…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: A Path To Oriental Wisdom By George Parulski, Jr “Spring rain; How calmly It falls.” (Page 154) Hermit Poet’s Comments: I love to sleep when the rain is lightly falling. Sleeping during this time is a major recharge…
Read articleMusic | Sleeping on The Blacktop By Colter Wall From the Album Imaginary Appalachia (2015)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Sleeping on the Blacktop Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE See also: The Hermit Poet’s Music Collection The Hermit Poet’s…
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It is estimated that 113 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. We popped 2 billion dollars of pills, bought 16 billion dollars worth of fancy mattresses, and 1.6 billion was spent on pillows. Sleep labs and sleep home devices are also included in a total spending of 28 billion…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey NFA I wake up And I’m on a train I pass out And I’m in a station Drunk Hungover Drinking Somewhere Walking backwards Through the morning crowd Talking sideways to…
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The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Seven (hours) is the magical number when it comes to sleep. Growing up or reaching the golden years we need even more. But the reality is that 35% of Americans do not sleep enough every night. This…
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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 Science, The sound of the gong can re-pattern the gray matter of the brain, help eliminate diseased cells in the body and balance the chakras.” (From the…
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Artist Anna Rotty is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Subject to change’. To see Anna’s body of work, click on any photograph. Subject to Change consists of photographic studies of sleep and connection between people at home. Each…
Read articleSleep Tight | Hong Kong‘s Bright Night Sky
Artist David Schermann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Insomnia’. To see David’s body of work click on any image. Together with the social psychologist Katharina Dinhof I visited the inhabitants of Hong Kong in their…
Read articleMusic | Where Did You Sleep Last Night By LeadBelly | 1944 Blues | Haunting Historic Recording
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This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Sleeping Inside * Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE Back to HOME PAGE
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Photographer Keith Goldstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his series ‘Sleepers’. To see Keith’s body of work click on any photograph. If you live in a large city, you see them everywhere. On your commute around town.…
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This travel photo essay shows men at sleep in public places. In Egypt, the rainfall in none. So many people sleep outside. The first image is of a man sleeping on a couch, in a restaurant, on the shore of the Red Sea,in the Dahab. The Brazilian artist is sleeping…
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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 moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind, that I diligently scribble into…
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Written by Mindfulness Coach Paola Francesi A journey to explore Mindfulness “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, conquer life, live in the moment, and live in the breath” – Amit Ray. Mindfulness can be beneficial both for mental and physical health. Concentration, focus and acceptance…
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Photographer Mila Mokina-Khairullova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Mom’s Hormone’. To see Mila’s body of work, click on any image. People try to explore motherhood from different sides in order to understand what is its…
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5 in a row Cowboys Ride Stop to eat Sleep at night fall Otherwise They Ride Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind,…
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The philosopher’s mind Spinning around the clock Sleep here and there Slowly Went Insane Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind, that I…
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Until we let go of all possessions we will not be free Clothes on my body Are my only desire Will I find a warm place to sleep tonight? No friends no shopping no Smartphone Take a bus after begging for a couple of bills If empty in my…
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Clock ticks Bad memories stick Try to sleep Days go by Beard is now white Youth gone Please Sing me a happy song Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine…
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Most folks wake up peacefully She abruptly wakes up shaking and nauseated Sometimes dry heaving Reaching for that magical pill to calm everything down Will it work this morning? She sits up in her bed waiting for the nerves to settle down Careful not to fall back asleep…
Read articleHarvest Time In The Vineyard & The Roma People’s Living Conditions
Documentary Photographer Mihai A. Ciama is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The House in the Vineyard | Cordova, Romania’. To see Mihai’s body of work, click on any image. A group of Roma people come from…
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First cold snap Birds start to fly south Homemade soup Cuddling by the fireplace Hot chocolate in the morning Covered with warm heavy blanket A good sleep tonight Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so…
Read articleOxford | Interplaying Time & Locations
Travel & Documentary Photographer Bharat Patel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book/project ‘Recurring Dreams of Oxford’. To see Bharat’s body of work, click on any image. Some researchers say dreams have no purpose or meaning and…
Read articleSacred Places | Serbia
Photographer Marko Rupena is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Sanctuary in Djunis’. To see Marko’s body of work, click on any image. At the end of 19th century, while taking a water from a fountain,…
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Lie in bed Sleep time Meal time Medication time Institutionalized Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind, that I diligently scribble into poems. …
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I took What I thought was to be My final walk Stopped Fell asleep Woke up Shackled To a gigantic ficus tree No longer free Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge…
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Photographer Elena Alexandra is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Elena’s body of work, click on any photograph. All images © Elena Alexandra See also: Space By Elena Alexandra …
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Visual Artist Kevin Ramolla is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Sleepwalking’. To see Kevin’s body of work, click on any image. In this series Kevin Ramolla studied, observed and captured various narratives unfolding in nightly street life scenes.…
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No one gets in her way Runs a rental house Mattresses on the floor Always someone opening Closing front door Cheap rent Packed in like sardines Shelter expensive in this town No one complains Better than sleeping in car Or outside in the rain Copyright© Edge of…
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Sleep rough Dreaming all night Wake up Shaking Mind plays tricks Off and on all day Raining outside Pencil sharpener grinds No place to hide Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Buddhism: A History India And China By: Heinrich Dumoulin “When hunger comes., I eat my rice. When sleep comes I close my eyes. Fools laugh at me, but The wise man understands.” By: Lin- chi 866 CE (Page…
Read articleCanindé “…where faith is confused with superstitions and mixed with popular beliefs.”
Engineer and Photographer Giorgio Negro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘San Francesco in Caninde’. To see Giorgio’s body of work, click on any image. Canindé is a small sleepy town located in the heart of…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey OBEDIENCE Like dogs We sit and we wait Like boards For announcements Like stations for trains Like baggage for handlers Like pigeons for crumbs As if something will change As if the tracks…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey LOCK-IN “How long have you been here?” Morning Afternoon Evening Days appear then disappear Like the smoke rings Drifting out from my lips Hutongs and fireworks Learning to write with a brush…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey 慈悲 I will not lose you Not to the illusions Painted on This fleeting dream By the misinformation By the fake news By the conspiracies No – I cannot Control the ignorance And…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Way of the Bull Leo Buscaglia “The only thing that is certain for us is change. To battle change is to waste our time; the battle can never be won. To become the willing ally of change is…
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I’m a frugal chap Do not like to bust my back Nighttime Sleep on soft king-size sheet Spread out on beach Daytime SHAKE SHAKE My tin cup Hey mister! “Can you give this old beach bum a buck?” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey FORWARD – REWIND My pinned eyes close On their bloods and their greys I know where I’m going But not what I’ll see Not through the oak door and not up the stairs…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey HOTEL REFLECTION I press the bell Check out my reflection And throw the key upon reception It’s now time To forget about the time To strip myself of clothes And to wreath these bones In…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey NOWHERE BOUND I woke up this morning And saw a truck on the road Its axle – overloaded and stretched With relatives and possessions Where it was headed I do not know All that I…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey UNTIL THE SPRING Ugly are Those winter buildings Covered in underwear Far beneath which I sit and paint My gallery of spring In these lines Of brightest green and blue These swirls of new…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey AN ANCIENT SONG An ancient song Howls across Mad factory dawns Of run-down yards Covered by Smoke and soot And flies in brawling Through the Common sympathy at night When the wife Has left you…
Read articleCOVID-19 | Coronavirus’ Days | Trapped
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Our living spaces and personalities will shape the harshness of our quarantines. Confinement in a household with a yard is tolerable, while being trapped with others in a one window studio not so much. Outdoorsy individuals will develop moments of claustrophobia…
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Photographer Hugh Kretschmer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Hugh’s body of work, click on any photograph. All images © Hugh Kretschmer See also: Portraits By Hugh Kretschmer …
Read articlePhotography | A Language To Express My Memories
Photographer Kathleen McIntyre is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Color Me Softly’. To see Kathleen’s body of work, click on any image. As a young girl, I was a quiet and an observant girl, lost in…
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pulled off highway decide to take a rest tonight sleep in my car cold outside no problem dressed warm cover with blanket hot chocolate in thermos I’m now alone time is my own Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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Death, Catholicism & My Mother’s Decisions Kelly Burke Intimate Passages Of My Mother’s Turmoil Marilyn Jaye Lewis “It’s for the mice” | Memories Of My Grandmother Marilyn Jaye Lewis “…you know you can’t sleep there” | Passages Of A Homeless Person’s Life J H Martin By…
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unconcerned with yesterdays or tomorrows Birds eat drink fly sleep procreate survive Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind, that I…
Read articleLove, Self & The Turbulence On My Bed
Photographer Domina Apostolidou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘fractions and decimals’. To see Domina’s body of work, click on any image. I try to define love. I try to define my body limits. I try…
Read articleGroßmarkthalle | A Naked View Of A Landmark
Artist and Photographer Joachim Hildebrand is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Großmarkthalle’ series. To see Joachim’s body of work, click on any image. The subject of the series “Großmarkthalle” is the former wholesale market hall of the…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Taoist Classics The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary Volume Two The Book of Balance and Harmony By Taoist Master Li Daoqun (thirteenth-century) Translated by: Thomas Cleary (1) The Source Message Of The Mystic School “When you are calm and stable,…
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Jericoacoara ‘Jeri’ Brazil Swingers paradise Dune buggies riding sand dunes Dance under full moon Sleeping in hammock past noon No one is going home soon Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of…
Read articleThe Affect Of The Angora Rabbits’ Fur On Premature Babies’ Recovery | Russia
Editing Manager and Documentary Photographer Maria Muravieva / The Agency for Social Information, Russia is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Angora Rabbits Project‘. To see Maria’s body of work, click on any image. Life saving rabbits From marketing…
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Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Zen Teaching Of Huang Po Translated By John Blofeld “Its strength once spent, the arrow falls to earth. You build up lives which won’t fulfill your hopes. How far below the Transcendental Gate From which one leap will…
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of course folks upset most just wake-up brush teeth shower work sleep same same across each sea perpetual motion little time for cup of tea freedom = snatching moldy crumbs while on knees struggle to subsist ask big boss to piss Why not protest? Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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She left me All I have is my 99 Cadillac No air I sleep in the back Crisscross USA Killing pain while riding highways Drive Drive Day after day Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so…
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She is a programa Walks streets of Copacabana Used to work termas Sleeps with Gringos for reais Accepts This is her life Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue…
Read articleBy Her Bedside With Friends & Family | The Day My Mother Died
Written by: Kaitlin Oster The Ferryman When I moved back into my apartment for my senior year of college, I noticed a large black spot on the ceiling. I called my mom to tell her and ask what she thought I should do about it, but she…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey ကဆုန် February – I hear you Coming up the stairs Cursing my name Hammering on the door Accusing me of Sleeping with money-changers Bank tellers And a hundred other women I have never…
Read articleTop 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Planet Caravan By Black Sabbath (1970)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Relaxing music to listen to when getting up from sleep. I press the repeat button on the stereo, turn on the lava lamp and blacklight, drink a glass of cold Fiji water with a slice of lemon, while sitting…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey ŚAKRA This delving day Of distracting thoughts Brings no relief From the fires of February Only your Slow moving brown waters Washing over my Valium eyes Sat near a poor family I…
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The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema During your day, there is a time when your body says, “I need a break”. You may feel anxious, tired, or blank out for a moment, but you know it is time for your second wind to…
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Make Hong Kong Dollar No time wasters or sleepers Proud Smart Work harder Eat & drink Shop Bet on winners Youth want changes from leaders Give us Democracy Eventually Hammer will come down All must kowtow to Emperor Xi Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
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Rainy sleepy Saturday Homemade spaghetti sauce Dipping Wooden spoon Tasting All-day May Scribble Poem or two today Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of Humanity Magazine can continue sharing chips of my mind, that…
Read articleYou Owe Me An Apology!
Written by: Carioca Da Gema We Americans love an apology. If it is owed to us we will ask for it, we will demand, and we will pursue until we get it. The lack of succeeding in receiving one will make some of us lose sleep and tell others…
Read articleDressing Up To Play Games | China’s Youth & Cosplaying
Photographer Daniele Mattioli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘Cosplayer in China’. To see Daniele’s body of work, click on any image. Costume play (Cosplay) is a rapidly diversifying, yet still largely underground culture in…
Read articleMake It Home For The Night | Homeless Shelters In Montreal
Photographer Tema Stauffer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘WHERE DO YOU SLEEP? ‘ To see Tema’s body of work, click on any image. Where Do You Sleep? was a cause-related photographic art project supported and…
Read articleDeath & A Methodical Cremation Ritual With A 3,000-Year-Old Pyre | Manikarnika Ghat
Photographer Madhur Dhingra is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Tandav | The Dance Of Death’. To see Madhur’s body of work, click on any image. An Enigma Called Death Death has always fascinated me along with the…
Read articleFinding Answers In Easy Places | Self-Respect, Love & Relationships
Written by: Carioca Da Gema While approaching a check-in window for an early doctor’s appointment, three women on the other side of the counter were talking about woman number four (not present). “She needs to find someone that will make her love herself.” I bristled, barged in and said…
Read articleBook Review | The Zen Life | Text By Koji Sato | Photographs By Sosei Kuzunishi | Translated By Ryojun Victoria
It has been long time since I have read this book. This is another old book I found covered with dust, behind one of the wood shelves, when I was looking around with my headlamp for termite wings. The Zen Life is one of the first books I read about…
Read articleCalming The Nerves With Medical Bill Transparency | Sick Americans Are Easier To Control | Part 2
Written by: Carioca Da Gema Last year 1 in 8 Americans borrowed 88 billion dollars to pay for medical bills. 65 million ignore and/or endure their medical issues due to lack of funds. The orange alert is on for 45% losing sleep at night and looking into being…
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Read articleElderly Folks Pass Time | China’s Parks
Filmmaker & Photographer Ryan Harding is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Old People in Parks’. To see Ryan’s body of work, click on any image. Old People in Parks 《公园老人》 is a photo essay celebrating the…
Read articleAbandoned Miracles | Desolate Crash Sites | 100% Survival
Photographer Dietmar Eckell is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this landscape/documentary photography. From the book ‘Happy End’. To see Dietmar’s body of work, click on any image. 15 planes on 4 continents All on board survived the forced landings All were rescued…
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Read articleOnce An Industrial Power | Livani Rests Underdeveloped | Latvia
Photographer Aija Bley is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Sleepers’ project. To see Aija’s body of work, click on any image. In the 1970s Livani was one of the leading industrial centers of the USSR. Six large…
Read articleWandering Quiet Streets | Small Towns | Poland
Photographer Lukasz Biederman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this night/documentary photography. From ‘The City Sleeps’ project. To see Lukasz’s body of work click on any image. All images © Lukasz Biederman See also: 21…
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Humidifier Lavender oil Gong CD Press repeat Peaceful sleep * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
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one burner hot plate can of beans 2 for 1 white bread 6 pack beer today’s paper rent is cheap only a place to sleep alone waiting subsisting Who am I going to meet? * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
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