No Thought
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Qigong Meditation Embryonic Breathing By: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Confucius said: ” Only knowing (how to)…
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Young Americans By David Bowie (1974)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE Available below on Amazon.com: …
Are You Trying To Size Me Up?
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema “What do you do?” Asks the woman sitting next to us, at one…
“Someone set fire to us. Everyone else died. I wasn’t there.”
Photographer Andrej Krementschouk is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the book/project ‘COME BURY ME’. To see Andrej’s body of work,…
1st Time
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Dogen’s Extensive Record A Translation Of The Eihei Koroku Translated By: Taigen Dan Leighton & Shohaku…
The Flow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Secret Tactics Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts By: Kazumi Tabata Publisher: Tuttle …
Choosing A Mate | Sex With The Opposite Minded
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Do opposites really attract or would someone like-minded be a better choice? Sex…
Life In The 70’s & 80’s | Italy
Artist Stephan Brigidi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Early Italian’ series. To see Stephan’s body of work, click…
Keeping A Low Profile
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Training The Samurai Mind A Bushido SourceBook Translated and Edited By Thomas Cleary Publisher: Shambhala …
A Prestigious Diploma From Russia | The Stories Of African Students Aiming For A Better Education
Documentary Photographer Nadezhda Ermakova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Strangers in Tambov’. To see Nadezhda’s body…
The Power of Ethnicity in the Islamic Religion
Palestinians Rohingya Syrian Kurds Uighurs Why is their blood considered not as sacred as other Muslim blood? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Black-Owned Barbershop | A Communal Place Of Intimacy
Photographer, Writer and Educator Ibarionex Perello is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘We Cut Heads’. To see…
Intimate Passages Of My Mother’s Turmoil
Written by Marilyn Jaye Lewis In the Shadow of Narcissa | My Mommy’s Turmoil has Returned My mommy’s turmoil has returned. It’s the…
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Chopping fire wood Working a sweat feels real good She stands in doorway Dressed warm this winter day Gestures me in to have my way…
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Wife over fifty Change of life naturally Husband is target when her hormones not legit Yes Hunny As you see fit Copyright© Edge of…
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Pull away curtain Nice words do not make person Friends who speak their mind are not always the most kind They just stick time after…
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Footsteps in the snow I lost faith so long ago Catching falling blades Now you say we should be friends Where to start to make…
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Rohingya Muslims Violently Tossed from their homes It is ethnic cleansing Myanmar’s hidden nightmare Why do only a few care? Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Losing My Identity Under Mounds Of Information | Modern Society
Photographer Kazuto Ishikawa is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From the book/project ‘Humanity’. To see Kazuto ’s body of work, click…
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those who slice and dice are sloppy with the fine points sit and have patience overtime these mortals will slip on their wet deception …
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People spread gossip because it pumps up their ego and they feel tall They say: “come to me and I will tell all” The person…
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Could the end be near? Why is social media scared? Big boys Experimenting With no more likes Extra Extra Cracks in ice Who will control…
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I believed in you Then you went and crushed me too Cut glass all around Lost dreams never to be found Hope is buried in…
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Life full of sorrow He lost his pride long ago Standing on corner Asking only for a beer to hide fear of tomorrow Copyright©…
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Puff Puff The Balloon Needs to be greatest in room Everyone must love me I’m Smart Beautiful Sexy Deep inside unhappy Copyright© Edge of…
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Grind Grind the wheel Life gave you a bad deal Everyone to blame Hurt all who enter your lane Decades went by Missed the train …
Former Soviet Secret Towns With A Purpose | The Changes In Rural Russia’s Modern Life
Commercial Food Photographer Christine Armbruster is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Made of Steel’. To see Christine’s…
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Taking just a bit Never one to be legit Years took their toll In the end She lost all of her beauty and is alone…
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Grab a sheet let’s go After midnight beach our own Watching waves hit shore Making love like years before We talk of breakup no more…
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tiptoeing inside clandestina very shy just a little peep not even sure what she seeks obsessed with wizard’s mystique Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Polished words on stone You have lost integrity Crying sympathy Tossing Queen of hearts in air Judgement day is near Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Dawn Among An Ancient Treasure
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The desert is dark The city lights are few The silence is overwhelming The morning fog consumes the…
Too Close To The Action | The Community Enduring Heathrow’s Noise Pollution
Photographer Thomas Bertie Taylor is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Life under the flight path & the plane…
The Food We Eat | Meat
Photographer Todd Forsgren is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The Jungle’. To see Todd’s body of work,…
Unanswered Riddles
Fine Art Photographer and Visual Artist Jolien De Buyser is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘ORPHIC’ series. To…
Quiet Life Inside The Walls Of A Carmelite Monastery
Documentary and Street Photographer Andrea Shkreli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘ The Color of Silence’. …
Why The Hermit Poet Still Loves His Vinyl Records
I love old things. There is something very romantic about listening to vinyl records. Yes, it is nice putting five CD’s in a player and…
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Snap Snap Bubblegum Waiting Will bus come? Rain falls Feet hurt Standing on wet dirt Water now stuck in my ear Shake Shake My head…
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Went out for walk Everyone texting would not talk Inside shack too long Something appears very wrong Human interaction gone Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Running low on dough Got job on a shrimp boat Fell hard for the sea Now leave land regularly Open ocean is what I need …
Music | Hobo’s Lullaby Recorded By Woody Guthrie (1944)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Hobo’s Lullaby…
“If I go forward, follow me. If I stop, urge me on. If I turn back, kill me” | The Kaibiles | Guatemala’s Special Forces
Photographer Holly Wilmeth is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Kaibiles | A New Decade – A…
The Act Of Singing
Photographer Hiroyo Kaneko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Appearance’. To see Hiroyo’s body of work, click…
Portland’s 50+ Year Old Nightclub | CLOSED
Photographer Jenny Olsen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Magic Garden ’. To see Jenny’s body of…
Labor | “a place where mind and body mesh”
Photographer Dick Blau is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Focus and Force’. To see Dick ’s body…
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sometimes heavy tattered backpack can no longer be carried only solution walk away Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped…
Living Spaces | Bedroom
Photographer Yiannis Hadjiaslanis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Bedrooms’. To see Yiannis’ body of work, click…
Video Gamer
Photographer Stephan Zaubitzer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these portraits. From the project ‘Fighters’. To see Stephan’s body of work, click on…
Animal Skin
Documentary Photographer Achilleas Chiras is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Skin’. To see Achilleas’ body of work,…
Building Confidence Through Communication | The Importance Of Presenting Yourself
The Millennial Male Advice Guide to Being a Man By The Hermit Poet It is important to be able to communicate effectively as well…
Loneliness
Artist and Educator Sara Fields is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Between Isolation and Abandonment’ series. To see Sara’s…
Intimate Portraits Of Soldiers Between Tours Of Duty
Artist and Photographer Suzanne Opton is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these portraits. From the ‘War Series – Soldier’. To see Suzanne’s body…
Individuality
Documentary Photographer Juan Ortiz-Arenas is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘I (overview)’ series. To see Juan’s body of work,…
The Impact Of Globalization On Indigenous People | The Integration Of Nomadic Children In Russia’s Society
Artist, Photographer, Videographer and Writer Ikuru Kuwajima is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Tundra Kids’. To see…
Inner Strength
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom Sage Advice From The Original TV Series By Herbie J…
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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…
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20 years I have not had a cell phone No interruptions Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained…
People & Their Quotidian Lives | Greece
Photographer Nick Beymer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Greece’. To see Nick ’s body of work, click…
Do Not Compete! Unify! | The Intricacy Of Marriage | Part #1
The Millennial Male Advice Guide to Being a Man By The Hermit Poet Marriage is not only about love, but also about working as…
How To Treat A Woman
The Millennial Male Advice Guide to Being a Man By The Hermit Poet Women are the most beautiful creatures on the planet. Whether you…
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SAUDI GOVERNMENT Demands More USA blood for oil Isn’t our battle against Islamic Extremism Nursed and financed by The Saudis enough? Isn’t the high gasoline…
Tokyo @ Night
Photographer Chim Sis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘MIRAGE’ series. To see Chim’s body of work, click on…
The Dreams & Contradictions In Chinese Society
Artist and Photographer Alex Huanfa Cheng is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Chinese Wonderland’. To see Alex’s…
“It’s for the mice” | Memories Of My Grandmother
Written by Marilyn Jaye Lewis In the Shadow of Narcissa My Brother Insists that I Cannot See Canada I am four. My dad…
Outside Of The Norm
Photographer Safi Alia Shabaik is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Vespertine Beings’. To see Safi’s body of…
Are The Greeks Ready For The Social Changes Driven By Immigration?
Photographer Dimitris Rapakousis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘ACHARNON STREET’. To see Dimitris’ body of work,…
Route 66 Scottish Style | Daily Life In The Highlands
Commercial, Industrial and Documentary Photographer Rick Booth is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Life, Death & Magic…
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All Illusion Once on top then fall to ground Gather all around Enjoy sweetness of life Tomorrow Misfortune may bite Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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She works the laundromat Washes and folds clothes all day Makes peanuts for pay Can never keep bills at bay Yet she smiles everyday …
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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…
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Minnows in sea Some march to mediocrity Squawking like ducks On and on they have no luck Waiting for delivery truck Copyright© Edge of…
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You look at me with contempt in your eyes You hate me, but there is no reason why I make you feel uncomfortable, because you…
Dhaka | DARK
Photographer Mushfiqur Rahman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Mushfiqur’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
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many rush by I’m not disturbed keeping my head down rarely do I make a sound sweeping scooping up bits of trash pushing my janitor…
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The Wine glass 3/4 full of Cabernet Sauvignon Falling Oh so slow Onto the white ceramic tile floor Shattered Relationship no more Copyright© Edge…
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most nights alone sitting on cool cement bench he reaches into his sacred small sack grabbing tossing one by one Chattahoochee pebbles into the pond…
Music | The Sunset By Nadja Kossinskaja (2017)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: The Sunset…
Change | Ego | Happiness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Places That Scare You A Guide To Fearlessness in Difficult Times By: Pema Chodron Pages…
“My greatest teacher was in front of me my entire life.” | Reconnecting With My Mother | A Photographer’s Story Of Forgiveness, Love & Domestic Violence
Photographer Hannah Kozak is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her 10 year book/project ‘He Threw the Last Punch Too…
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malnourished raccoons scavenging though dumpsters trying to survive man’s ferocious advancement of suburban paradise Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
Moscow | Street Photography
Photographer Igor Mukhin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Moscow/Moscow’ series. To see Igor’s body of work, click on…
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You wrap me up in heavy chains Siphon the blood from my veins You dictate my every move Ration my water and food Even though…
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look into the mirror you’re a walking poison pill full of bitterness slaughtering all who do fall into your web of emptiness Copyright© Edge of…
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Pound drum all day long I get it that you belong Rotten fruit on vines Round and round and round like mice Independence is my vice…
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Sure I have been hurt Ground up Face rubbed in dirt Cheated Severely burnt Picked up what is left Moved on No way will I sing…
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Reach goals what for? Bust out emergency door Big Boss wants us lit Easy to control money pit Pitching dreams that don’t exist Copyright© Edge…
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Sitting at bus stop Broke Cold Hungry Out of luck Smoking cheap cigar Always told would go far Long ago Stopped Reaching for stars Copyright©…
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Tumbling down All watched Without saying a sound Broken but not dead I pulled up my suspenders Snatched cane Marched straight ahead Copyright© Edge of…
The Road From Bagan To Mandalay
It was Saturday afternoon and the next bus did not leave until Monday. We were able to catch a ride with a guy who was…
Mysticism Or Performance | The Modernization Of Traditional Practices | Witchcraft, Palmistry & Spiritual Healing
Photographer Lucia Sekerková Bláhová is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Vrăjitoare’. To see Lucia’s body of work,…
Artist Exposé | Depicting Poetry Through Intimate Portraits
Photographer Monica Silva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Life Above All ’ series. To see Monica ’s body…
Ordinary Beauty | Madagascar
Photographer Jessica Hilltout is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Imperfections’ series. To see Jessica’s body of work, click…
Catedral District @ Night | Costa Rica
Photographer Romain Kulczycki is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘DISTRITO CATEDRAL’. To see Romain’s body of work, click…
Street Photography | New York City
Artist, Photographer and Designer Gretchen Grace is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Street” series. To see Gretchen’s body of…
Life’s Moments In B&W
Photographer Olivier Bekaert is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘CON SU PERMISO’ series. To see Olivier’s body of work,…
Soon-To-Be 100 & Independent | The Daily Routine Of An Elderly Woman | Germany
Architect and Photographer Ninette Niemeyer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the series “God does not want me yet.”…
Family Stories
Photographer Charles-Henry Bedue is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘La Famille’ series. To see Charles-Henry’s body of work, click…
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…
Witnessing Dissolution Of Constructed Identities & Confronting Human Nature
Photographer Mara Sanchez Renero is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘iluikak’. To see Mara’s body of work,…
“…a new generation of impassioned young spirits…” Polish Women & Their Lives In Belgium
Photographer Maria Baoli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘In Between’. To see Maria’s body of work,…
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…
Frankfurt | Street Photography
Street Photographer Max Kling is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘FRANKFURT’ series. To see Max’s body of work, click…
Reconnecting With Nature | Body Landscape
Fine Art and Fashion Photographer Anna Lazareva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Metaphysical Body Landscapes’ series. To see…
Mysterious Memories
Photographer Stefania Orfanidou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Jaguar Sun’. To see Stefania’s body of work,…
Between Physical & Spiritual Realms
Visual Artist Joy Hart is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Pneuma’ series. To see Joy’s body of work,…
By 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…
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Believers Wrapped in white robes Patiently Stand in line Holding Tiny pink flowers Exchanged For “Illusion of happiness” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
