Bangladesh’s Ancient Boats
Photographer Md.Arifuzzaman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The story of preserving the largest living heritage’. To…
Syriana (2005) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below:…
Paul Bielicky Reporting From Vancouver, Canada | Coronavirus’ Days
Visual Storyteller Paul Bielicky is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘VANCOUVER COVID-19 PROJECT’. To see Paul’s body of…
Wall Street 1987 | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below:…
America Swimming in Debt
Pop open the bottles of champagne. The United States debt just blew past 24 Trillion dollars. As the saying goes: easy come ….easy go….. The balloon…
Changes To America’s Healthcare System | Post COVID-19
NINETY PERCENT OF the prescription drugs consumed in the United States are generics, and the majority of them are produced overseas, mostly in India and…
Start Of A New Series | Global Economic, Diplomatic,Technological (With A Strong Emphasis on Artificial Intelligence), Environmental, Security, and Society Behavior Forecasting Analysis
Today, more than ever, because of great uncertainty, it is imperative to have the fingers on the pulse regarding which way the trend goes. Edge of…
The Long Long Way Down
The President and members of Congress are like deer in the headlights. Pump 2 trillion dollars more into the system and fire up the printing…
Lord Of War (2005) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below:…
Music | Depression Blues By Tampa Red From the Album Tampa Red Vol. 4 (1930 – 1931)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Depression Blues…
Scarface (1983) | Top 100 Movies In The Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection
“The country was built on washing money.” Tony Montana This movie was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Movie Collection * To watch the trailer…
Coronavirus COVID-19 | The Stimulus Package
Will this be a repeat? Of The Great Recession With Terrified Population Beaks open Accepting Policymakers Tidbits While Full plates of Filet mignon & Lobster…
Coronavirus-COVID-19 | The Financial Meltdown
Everything at this point is on the table economically. Spin the crystal ball round and round. Economists and financial wizards are scratching their heads trying…
Music | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime (1932) By Rudy Vallee From the Album Songs of the Great Depression
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Brother, Can…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Did Trump and Lawmakers Just Sit On It?
The Washington Post reports U.S. intelligence warned President Trump and lawmakers about coronavirus likely pandemic in January and February. Why did President Trump not act…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Every Nation For Itself
Nationalism will become stronger because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Each country will move swiftly and forcefully to protect only their interests and damn the other…
Coronavirus-COVID-19 | The Rotational Mindset
Coronavirus (COVID-19) will cause long lasting, maybe even lifelong changes in many people’s behavior. The negative economic impact thus far is stunning. Are the days…
Music | Headin’ For Better Times (1931) By Ted Lewis & His Band From the Album The Great Depression American Music In The 30’s
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Headin’…
Extinction
STOP listen to the warning dwindling compassion obliteration of planet What is our future? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Prepping For Coronavirus
Damn right We are preppers Six months food on hand Kitchen cabinets Full of carefully marked cans Solar panels on the roof Giant sized chicken coop…
American Falls, Idaho
Documentary, Portrait and Landscape Photographer Steve Davis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘As American Falls’. To…
Port Of Le Havre, France
Photographer Olga Sondyk is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Gate to the world’. To see Olga’s body…
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Small business people Move wheels of commerce Provides most jobs Innovates While Big boys rust Don’t over regulate us Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Putin visits Damascus Assad sucks Putin’s thumb Thank you for help to make rebels run * Butcher survives again Keeps killing Syrians Friends help…
Industrial Photography In Black & White
Fine Art Photographer Barbara Mensch is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this industrial photography. From the ‘structures in space’ series. To see Barbara’s…
Start Of A New Series | Q&A With The Hermit Poet | Why Is There So Much Corruption?
Hermit Poet’s Answer: Throughout history the wealthy and powerful have taken advantage of the less privileged. The difference is that today corruption is more in our…
Hong Kong People Speak
President Xi Suffers Embarrassing Defeat From Hong Kong People Voting Overwhelmingly for Pro-democracy & continued chip chip chipping away of iron grip In Hong Kong…
Supported By ‘Compadres’ Trump Marches On
Big boss stands tall Only pawns fall Republican politicians Submissively Carry toxic ball Trump In for long haul Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
Rwanda | Emerging From Years Of Violence As The ‘Switzerland Of Africa’
Video Maker and Photographer Marco Barbieri is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘A Song From Rwanda’. To…
Survival
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Lessons The Art of Leadership Translated By Thomas Cleary 58. Adaptation Zhantang said: (Excerpt)…
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Eyeballs everywhere Population told to fear Freedom rapidly disappears Phones are tapped Internet hacked Life totally tracked Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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Human trafficking Worldwide Heartless crime rings Panama is the way Darien Jungle Highway Making trek to USA Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Hindu Land
History of spirituality Brainwashed Into Hyper nationalistic tendencies Create fear Who belongs here? Undesirables told to disappear Elites control dialogue Peasants follow like puppy dogs…
Perspective From Afar
Shut up! Do not talk about my country when you do not live here. These are just a couple of statements often said by a citizen of…
Boiling Over
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…
A Decade Later | How Americans React To A Financial Crisis
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The Great Depression of the 1930’s and the financial crisis of 2007-2008 was caused respectively by a stock…
Small Business Wisdom # 2
Toot Toot the horn Salesmanship not to be scorned Widgets must be sold Remember Every no One step closer to pot of gold Copyright©…
Small Business Wisdom #1
Customers are gold Market or nothing sold Balance Sheet is bible Innovate Do not copy rivals Stay liquid for survival Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
When A Lethal Fine Dust Overfills The Air | Steel Plant Deadly Pollution | Taranto, Italy
Photographers Valentina Piccinni and Jean-Marc Caimi are the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributors of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Death Metal’. To see Valentina’s…
Undocumented Immigrants’ Living Spaces
Writer, Educator and Photographer Mary Beth Meehan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘ Undocumented’. To see…
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Golf course corner deals So many in power steal Suitcases of cash Wire funds no questions asked Retire Dubai and laugh Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Elite make the rules Peasants follow just like mules Feed me leftovers Send young men to be soldiers Bow down to the pawnbroker Copyright© Edge…
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Obedient Believers Eagerly Listen To Slippery Man Preach Mumbo Jumbo Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please…
How Mind Robbing Technology Aide Governments & Elite To Dominate The Essence Of Man
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema In the effort of sinking its teeth even deeper into its citizen’s lack of freedom, China is…
It Has Begun
Earth melts Environmentalists Shout Shout Shout Climate change Deniers On Knees Beg for help Rising tides Billions Scramble to survive One way ticket New life on…
Alibaba Opens Doors to American Businesses
Alibaba today announced that American small and medium size businesses can now sell on their worldwide website. United States companies will be able to reach Alibaba’s…
Back Into The Spotlight | Little Kim’s New Toy
Iran Dominating News Little Kim Also Needs Attention Shows off New Or Refurbished Submarine Not Painted Yellow However Maybe ?????? Fires Long range ballistic missiles …
As Jobs Disappear, Homelessness In America Is Going Downhill Without Brakes
Written by: Carioca Da Gema One third of the homeless lost their jobs before they became poverty statistics. In the past, job opportunities lift…
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Men work the mines Receive little for their labor Hidden misery Advertising Sells the dream Exploitation marches on Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
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Throw out Nuclear deal limit Iran Plays Hardball Trump Pushed Supreme Leader Against wall Economy Free fall * Will Little Kim begin feeling abandoned? Fire off…
Immigration, Immigrants & America
Written by: Carioca Da Gema The violence that drives millions of people from their homeland is real. War, famine, and persecution have caused huge…
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The Missis Said: “Have a look Walmart NEW Self-serve Cashier stations Put shoppers to work” Soooooooooooooooo I push my personal wire cart To the end of…
Youth Unemployment Struggle | Middle East & North Africa
Finding decent paying professional jobs and upward mobility is not very promising in the Middle East and North Africa. Yes, education is available, but once completing…
The Medical Business & Changes Facing American Doctors
The independent private practice doctor is becoming extinct in America. Physicians are being squeezed because of the amount of money that they charge for the various…
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Trump Administration New Great Deal Squash Palestinians With Gigantic Heel * Gulf State leaders Suck Trump’s & Bibi’s Toes Sprinkle baksheesh Who is the leech? After…
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Trump Offers Little Kim FREE Publicity Toss Brutality Into Kimchi Meanwhile Population Scavenge For Grass to eat If you have found this poem informative, please…
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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…
Schools’ Physical Space & Democratic Expectations | Brazil
Reporter, Photographic and Visual Artist Guilherme Bergamini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the multimedia project ‘Education for all’. …
The English Farmers’ Sacrifices To Survive & The City Dwellers Disconnect To Rural Reality
Photographer Jennifer Forward-Hayter is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘England’s Dreaming’. To see Jennifer’s body of work,…
Why Are The Wealthy So Scared?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema “We are all a paycheck away from homelessness!” Said a woman waiting in line next to me. She…
Long Reach Of The Net
Information today is very powerful and spreads like wildfire. Because of the internet (social media), portable devices, and the twenty four hour news cycle, information whether…
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Artificial intelligence Automation Nothing Can Stop Rapid Apocalyptic Job Elimination Tax revenue Collapse Cities Counties States Federal government No longer can afford to pay pensions …
Is Walmart Forcing Customers To Do The Work Left Behind After Employees Are Replaced By Automation?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema My neighborhood super-center is crowded. The aisles are narrow with kids running around, people with specialty mobile chairs, and…
American News | Who Can We Trust?
Mainstream news media is controlled by large corporations and they are beholden to their advertisers and other special interest groups. OK- Sometimes they have to stay…
America Must Secure Its Border
The United States needs to stop playing around and secure its border. The US has to concentrate on its own problems and for the foreseeable future…
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President Xi Cannot Contain His Glee Maybe Trump Forget Me USA Again Entering Middle East Mind Fuck Zone No Biggie Only $220 million dollar drone Persians…
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Empty store Owner Closed Locked Front door Slowly drove away Why start over? Everyone shops online anyway Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
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America again pokes nose in sand MBS & Bibi Have plans! Trump is their man Preaching Nuke deal a sham Nothing Learned From Iraq & Afghanistan…
Book Review | Diplomat’s Dictionary By Chas. W. Freeman, Jr. | Forward By David Ignatius
Around twenty years ago, most folks would receive international news from the television. With the power of the internet and mobile devices, information today is moving…
Covering Society’s Ills By Cropping Speech Will Oppress Us All
Written by: Carioca Da Gema Lead sheep up hill down hill Social media habit forming connect to all Community’s rules Expel deplorables Suitable? Unsuitable?…
With The Olive Harvest Season Over, West African Migrants Struggle To Survive In Sicily
Documentary and Portrait Photographer Mariusz Smiejek is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Dream Slaves’. To see Mariusz’s…
Marked For Demolition & Resettlement | Before & After | Pengerang Malaysia
Photographer and Storyteller Wilfred Lim is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the projects ‘Red Note & Red Note –…
Food & Medicine To Venezuela | One Box At A Time
Photographer, Visual Artist and Sociologist Yorli Mendoza is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the projects ‘Barrels to Boxes 1…
2020 U.S. Presidential Elections | Democratic Party | What Are They Doing?
2020 Democratic presidential candidates Drifting radically left Middle America They forget President Trump Could win 2nd term Liberals’ guts churn 4 more years Country would make…
Chemical Plants Of Kawasaki, Japan
Fine Art Photographer Peter Stewart is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Chain Reaction Series’. To see Peter’s body of…
The Historic Railroads In The American Landscape
Photographer John Sanderson is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this landscape/documentary photography. From the project ‘RAILROAD LANDSCAPES’. To see John’s body of work,…
The Money ‘We The People’ Spend & Our Living Conditions In America
Written by: Carioca Da Gema As a society we must unite as ‘people’ to survive. Los Angeles has a major homeless problem and small…
Making A Mark
Written by: Carioca Da Gema For a long time, many wealthy people have desired to have their name attached to a university campus, a…
Searching For Bicycles In Beijing
Photographer and Visual Artist Zhao Xiaomeng is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Bicycles in Beijing Now’. To see…
Gold And The U.S. Dollar
Over the last decade and more, gold bugs insisted that gold was going to shoot up to stratospheric heights. The constant hype that every person needed…
Globalization Class Warfare
The world economy is rapidly becoming much more high tech and commercialized. An enormous amount of people have been lifted out of poverty and are experiencing…
Farm Workers & Their Labor Conditions | Brazil
Retired Professor and Photographer Antonio Mozeto is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Rural Life’. To see Antonio’s…
Depicting Environmental Issues
Visual Artist and Photojournalist Shanna Merola is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Another Country’. To see Shanna’s…
Relocating To Prevent Extinction | The Animal Kingdom’s Crisis
Photographer Erik Hijweege is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘New Habitat’. To see Erik’s body of work,…
Between The Natural World & Our Globalized Culture | A Photographer’s Story
Photographer David Ellingsen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The Last Stand’. To see David’s body of…
Bulldozing Nature’s Rhythm
Photographer Yurian Quintanas Nobel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The End Of The Days’. To see…
New York City’s Chinatown & The Impact Of Modernization
Photographer Dimitri Mellos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Chinatown’. To see Dimitri’s body of work,…
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Peasants Congregate On the street Submissively Waiting Holding bowls While Privileged Donate Soup of the day * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The…
Regaining Control Of My Life
Photographic Artist Daniel Keys is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘145 Nights’. To see Daniel’s body of…
Rural Life, Food & Land
Photographer Madeline Cottingham is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Yelling From The Lower Field’. To see Madeline’s…
Globalization & The Changes On Familiar Landscapes
Photographer Gianluca Morini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘A LONG JOURNEY THROUGH NOTHING NEW’. To see…
End-of-Life Care & Culture | China
Documentary Photographer Jiwei Han is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor this social documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘Hugging Death’. To see Jiwei’s body…
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rats scatter up down coconut tree confused used no serenity animosity festers engulfed by fraudulent broadcasters camouflaged decay 1% dictates the plays listen to what they…
The Children In Victoria Square, Athens
Photographer / Cinematographer Panos Kefalos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book/project ‘Saints’. To see Panos’s body of work,…