Disappearing Neighborhoods & Gentrification | Fikirtepe, Turkey
Photographer Ufuk Akarı is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘GENTRIFICATION’. To see Ufuk ’s body of work,…
The Disappearing ‘valley of photography’ | Tel Aviv, Israel
Photographer Isik Sonenshtain is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Allenby Street. Valley of Photography’. To see Isik’s…
9,802 | Israel’s Master Plan
the problem so old just about everyone has lost interest of course this is Israel’s plan over time people will forget about the Palestinians Copyright©…
The Making Of A Torah
Photojournalist and Advertising Photographer Jorge Novominsky is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Torah’. To see Jorge’s…
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Hamas pisses in sand Iran building nuke as fast as they can Israel’s military holds upper hand Most of the world do not give a damn…
The Final Solution
Israel will continue to pound the Palestinians into the ground with America’s blessing and there is not a damn thing other Islamic countries will do…
Taliban | A Crazy Bunch
There is no military or diplomatic solutions with the Taliban. Any lawmaker who talks about using diplomacy with the Taliban once the American troops leave…
What About The Women In Afghanistan?
The Afghanistan Women can have all the seats they want at the negotiation table, but the unfortunate reality is once the Taliban come back into power,…
Afghanistan | Another American Foreign Policy Fuck Up
President Biden has announced the withdrawal of American troops out of Afghanistan by September 11th, 2021. The 20 year anniversary of 9/11. 20 years of…
Iran Nukes
Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. Yes, Israel can pick away at Iran’s nuclear facilities, but at the…
The Adhan (Call to Prayer) Performed By Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) | From Footsteps In The Light Album (2006)
This Ezan was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Footsteps in…
Uighurs | Who Cares In The Arab World?
The Chinese are intent on putting the Uighurs away and throw out the keys. They do not care about what the world thinks about human…
One Step Forward | Two Steps Back
President Biden will not lift sanctions in order to bring Iran back to the negotiation table. In the meantime, Iran will continue enriching uranium and…
Landscape Photography | Israel
Photography Artist Ilan Shacham is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Israel’ series. To see Ilan’s body of work, click…
‘No’ To Palestinians
Even with a new American leadership, there will be no changes regarding the agreement between the Palestinians and Israel. Trump moved the American embassy to…
Israel In AbuDhabi
With the opening of an embassy in the United Arab Emirates, Israel will continue to pivot towards a stronger relationship with the Gulf States. This…
The Next Round In Middle East
The Middle East is no longer an important part of the world for America. The region will continue to battle it out between the Shia…
Go Bibi, Go!
Israel will have its 4th election in 2 years on March 23rd 2021. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will this time be able to muscle his way…
The One-State Solution: A Place Without Freedom
It is a matter of time. It is written. Israel and Palestinians will eventually be a one-state solution. Obviously, Israel will end up controlling the…
Disappearing Ancient Ways | Middle East
The Middle East will desperately try to hold on to old values and traditions. But with the internet, smart phones, and more international travel the…
Abdul Hameed Reporting From Bahrain | Coronavirus’ Days
Photographer Abdul Hameed is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Shia Pilgrims Avoid Gatherings In Bahrain’. To see…
Life’s Moments | Turkey
Photographer Enes Reyhan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Turkey Color & BW’ series. To see Enes’ body of…
Daily Life | Iran
Analog Photographer Cristian Geelen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Souls of Iran’. To see Cristian’s body of…
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When I’m feeling blue or need help with relaxing, I sometimes listen to a Muslim call to prayer Azan. Example Here Who…
Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #3
1st published 9/22/2017 Predawn Middle East Slow peaceful walk listening To call to prayer Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
Female Genital Mutilation
Written by Lay Sion Ng @ Issues Under Tissues Chinese Malaysian, American Literature at Osaka University, Japan. Female Circumcision: whose problem, whose solution? …
Istanbul
Photographer Laura Domrose is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Laura ’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
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:…
Accounts Of A Syrian Teenager | From Fighter To Refugee | Part #2
Written by Lay Sion Ng @ Issues Under Tissues Chinese Malaysian, American Literature at Osaka University, Japan. Accounts Of A Teenager Inside Syria’s Battleground…
Accounts Of A Teenager Inside Syria’s Battleground | Part #1
Written by Lay Sion Ng @ Issues Under Tissues Chinese Malaysian, American Literature at Osaka University, Japan. What it Means to be a Refugee:…
Renewing Dialog With Allah On Dubai’s Highways
Photographer Mohamed Somji is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Highway Prayers’. To see Mohamed’s body of work,…
Israel/Palestine | People & Their Quotidian Lives
Photographer Birgit Krippner is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Israel/Palestine’. To see Birgit ’s body of work, click…
Beirut | A City In Crisis By Don McCullin | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
Beirut A City In Crisis is a gritty black and white photography documentation of Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War. The book is divided…
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…
Israel
Nature Photographer Erez Marom is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Israel’ series. To see Erez ’s body of work,…
Music | Return To Eden By Irfan (2005)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Return To…
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) | 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 | Fire In My Heart By Ghazal From the Album Moon Rise Over The Silk Road
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Fire In…
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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…
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The Middle East Perpetual Chaos * Understands Power Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If you have found this poem informative, please consider…
Music | Beirut, A War Zone | Spy Game Original Motion Picture Soundtrack By Harry Gregson-Williams
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Beirut, A…
Kurdistan
Photographer Maxime Crozet is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Kurdewari, land of the Kurds’. To see Maxime’s…
Music | Sükun By Hüseyin Özkılıç
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Sükun Worldwide,…
Music | Habibi By Orange Blossom | From the Album Everything Must Change (2005)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Habibi Worldwide,…
Mecca
Creative Director and Photographer Toufic Beyhum is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Mecca’ series. To see Toufic’s body of…
Cookbook Review | The World Of Kebabs By Anand Prakash | Over 100 Recipes From Around The World
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Whether I’m travelling and eating kebabs or satay at a…
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 …
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Have a look madam Treasures from across the land Please Step right in Have some tea Sit on this stool Today Special price for you…
Kabe Ezanı Performed By Ali Ahmed Molla
This Ezan was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Kabe Ezanı…
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…
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Saudis spreading word Iran also must be heard Who will grab more land while trying to spread their brand? Blood spilled in the desert sand …
Music | Dune By Faran Ensemble (feat. Roy Smila, Gad Tidhar, Refael Ben Zichry) (2013)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Dune (feat.…
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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…
Selimiye Camii Ezan Performed By Mehmet Erarabaci
This Ezan was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Mehmet Erarabaci…
Sabah Ezani (Saba Makam) Performed By Ender Acar From Album Ezanlar
This Ezan was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Sabah Ezanı…
Forgotten Places | Lebanon
Architect and Photographer Jad G Ghorayeb is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Jad’s body of work, click on any…
The Gulf Burqa
Artist Al-Moutasim Al-Maskery is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these portraits. From the ‘The Burqo’ series. To see Al-Moutasim’s body of work, click…
Street Photography | The Night Vibe
Street Photographer Haluk Safi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Night Bird’ series. To see Haluk’s body of work,…
Orphans Of War
Artist and Photographer Nevzat Yıldırım/Albumen Gallery is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book ‘After the Conflict’. To see…
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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…
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Please Travel with me Leave problems behind Find harmony Make love in desert Swim in the Red Sea Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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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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Sharm-el Sheikh Egypt Smoking shisha pipes Bedouin tribes now lead dives Pour her some more rum She Cannot Keep Eyes Off Tan Italian Beach Bum …
Preserving Tradition In Mea Shearim | The Lights Of Chanukah
Photographer Efrat Sela is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Hanukkah’. To see Efrat’s body of work, click…
Beautiful Azan By Muadin Hafiz Mustafa Ozcan
Good Morning! I miss the Middle East. Morning walks in total darkness, listening to the call to prayer, radiating from Mosque speakers. To listen on…
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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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Young love in Beirut Divided by religion Tragic destiny Cross above her rooftop Prayer rug below his knees Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Travel Photography
Photographer Michael Jennings is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Michael’s albums, click on any photograph. …
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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…
Israel | Landscape Photography
Artist Noam Chen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this landscape photography. From the ‘Urban Landscapes –Israel’ portfolio. To see Noam’s body of…
Iran
Photographer Nahid Rsh is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From the project ‘DALIRAN’. To see Nahid’s projects, click on any image.…
The ISIS Caliphate’s Bits Sprinkled Across Desert Sand (This Post Includes Edge OF Humanity’s Prediction Post “ISIS Will Fold Like a Cheap Suit” Written January 2, 2015
ISIS Will Fold Like a Cheap Suit By Edge of Humanity Magazine, January 2, 2015 On June 29th 2014 ISIS stated that it had formed a caliphate called The Islamic State and…
Shepherd’s Life | Elburz Mountains, Iran
Photographer Gianluca Ceccarini @ Sarab Collective is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Chupanan’. To see Gianluca’s projects, click…
Daily Life | 1970s & 1980s
Photographer Dan Lenchner is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Dan’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
On The Streets Of Ankara, Turkey
Photographer Soner Abaci is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Soner’s body of work, click on any image. …
People & Their Quotidian Lives | Israel
Photojournalist, Filmmaker and Documentary Photographer Tatiana Ilina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Israel’ series. To see Tatiana’s body…
Mediterranean | Street Photography
Photographer Lia Mageira is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Lia’s gallery, click on any photograph. …
Architecture | Dubai | Abu Dhabi
Photographer Björn Witt is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Dubai – Abu Dhabi’ series. To see Björn’s galleries click…
The Shepherds’ Way Of Life | Iran
Photographer Hemad Nazari is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Shepherds’ project. To see Hemad’s body of work, click…
The Endless Search For A Place To Call Home | Syrian Refugees | Turkey
Photographer Esa Ylijaasko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘November is a beginning’. To see Esa’s …
People & Their Quotidian Lives | İstanbul
Photographer Abdulkadir Karataş is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these daily life photos. To see Abdulkadir ’s gallery of photographs click on any…
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Sipping Mint tea Taking Puffs On the shisha pipe “Deep Thinking” Has Islamic Submission Allowed Middle Eastern Countries To Be Controlled By Brutal Leaders? * Find…
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Look at face Does not lie Inexperience Sloppiness Ruthless Elites could care less Gather around Kiss the crown Sniff Sniff Sniff Dog and pony Charm…
Christianity | Lebanon
Photographer Fadi Boukaram is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the ‘Articles of Faith’ project. To see Fadi’s body…
The Sand Games
Written by: Carioca Da Gema World tour New changes to old land Self imposed desert prince Meets American Tzar Dignitaries Elites all around Under spotlight…