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Midnight Sitting on a Mexican blanket drinking cocoa and coffee watching the waves crash against the rocks. Thinking about how plummeting into the depths of failure,…
Learning From My Daughters As I Work Through My Failures – The Challenges Of Motherhood
Photographer Sandra Bacchi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her project ‘Watermelons Are Not Strawberries‘. To see Sandra’s portfolio…
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There is nothing like a lot of sleep, some yummy food for the tummy, and a little nooky, to get one back into the game. Back…
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I’m a positive mentally strong person, but these last few days I feel very sad. Watching all the suffering that is going on around the world…
The Brutal Beauty Of Life & Death
Photographer Einar Sira is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From project ‘Post Vitam‘. To see Einar’s ‘Post Vitam’s Trilogy’ click…
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The ship has sailed and will not return. Globalization is here to stay and cannot be put into a box and placed in the dark attic.…
What Would You Like To Say?
Documentary Photographer Jenny Hardy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her personal project ‘A Women’s…
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Dedication “Say What?” You need instant gratification Just a second I’m searching my pockets Sorry Cannot find any shortcuts I can offer you a key…
The Brothels Of Calcutta: Where Dreams Are Too Far To Be Reached
Photographer Stefano Zardini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Prostitution‘. To see Stefano’s body of…
Soho: A Disappearing Cultural Utopia In London
Portrait and Fine Art Photographer Carla Borel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Stillsoho‘. To see…
What Is On The Commuter’s Mind?
Documentary Photographer Giuliano Del Gatto is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From project ‘People Underground‘. To see Giuliano’s body…
Have You Looked At Your Body Lately?
Photographer Loredana Denicola is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Scanning My Body‘. To see Loredana’s body of…
DCCCLXXII
Why do humans continue to tear each other apart? Life can be simple or it can be difficult. When poisonous thoughts enter the mind,…
You 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,…
Surreal Stories – Animals & Human Emotions
Visual Artists and Photographers Katarzyna & Marcin Owczarek are the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributors of this art essay. From project ‘My heart Is An Animal‘.…
Can A Make Believe World Tell Real Stories?
Photographer Claus Lucas is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from his project ‘Sense of Guilt‘. To see…
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Business ownership gives people an opportunity to better their life. A person who owns their own business is mostly in control of their future. Even a…
DCCCLXXVIII
He was a sixteen and seventeen year old man spending Thursday and Friday afternoons picking tomatoes in the fields. With his van fully loaded, he then…
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Even though we live in a throwaway society, my wife and I enjoy patching together our shack and everything inside. It is romantic holding off throwing…
“My Tattoos Make Me Feel Like…”
Commercial Photographer Robin Cowings is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘The New Flesh‘.…
Sick Americans Are Easier To Control
Written by: Carioca Da Gema History is full of passages where a handful of the powerful control a large number of people. The oppressed are…
DCCCLXXXVII-Are You An Introvert?
Have you ever been to a Toastmasters club? It is surprising to me that during four years of a university education earning a Bachelor Of Business Administration…
DCCCLXXXVIII- I’m a BookWorm
I have been a bookworm since I was a little guy. I have always had the need to read. Reading is a major part of my…
DCCCLXXXIX
The freshest seafood lunch my wife and I have eaten in our life was located just below the equator, about an hour dune buggy ride from…
“Some Punches Are Like Musical Notes”- The Different Vibe Of Boxing
Documentary Photographer Toni Pires is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from his project ‘A Slap In The…
What Happened With The Natural Process Of Procreation?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema Under a kerosene lamp, Florence prepares breakfast for her children and her elderly parents while her husband Ernest gathers his…
Turn A Right? Left? Got an App for that?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema During my school years, the calculator was an item of desire. It was the forbidden gadget, inside and outside of the…
What Is Your Dream?
Visual Storyteller and Portrait Photographer Iwona Pinkowicz is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her project ‘Chasing Dreams‘. To see Iwona’s…
“Ignorance Is Bliss”: Blood, Narratives & Truth
Written By: Carioca Da Gema Clara grew up as a popular girl in a small family. Throughout her life she traveled and changed. Clara’s…
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It is cooler than normal on this May Southeast Florida morning. I’m on my knees, running my fingers thru the dirt. My hands are dirty and…
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How many times during your life have you made a bad decision because of pride? Women are much less inclined than men to have pride influence…
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Some folks do not like changes. Break the entire organization apart. Resetting emotional equilibrium is the hard part. It is time to do some spring…
42 Artists,17 Nationalities & 1 Canvas: The Land Art Movement In Komdhara
Independent Film Maker and Photographer Ritam Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. To follow Ritam’s photo journeys click…
Italians, Family, Food & Tradition
Photographer Jess Carey is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘An Italian family tradition: Tomato sauce making’.…
Predator Or Artist? A Story Of Life Depicting Death
Artist Christine Anderson is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her project ‘Fenced Dragon‘. To see Christine’s projects click on any…
Finding 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…
Motherhood – The Impossible Role
Conceptual Photographer Jennifer Georgescu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her ‘Mother Series’. To see Jennifer’s projects click on any…
Catholicism – Faith Of The Past
Photographer Matthieu Gafsou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his book ‘Sacre‘. To see Matthieu’s body of work click…
Meeting My Enemy In Rondine, Italy
Photographer Andrea Carboni is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘A School For Peace‘. To see Andrea’s projects…
The Viewpoint On Organics From Chefs & Farmers
Photographer Francesco Mastalia is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his book ‘Organic‘. To see Francesco’s body…
Quiet At Home
Photographer Daniele Brescia is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘La polvere non fa rumore‘. To…
A Close Look & Philosophical Ramblings Of Life Off The Grid
Advertising and Editorial Photographer Liam Arthur is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘Timmo Lives In a Van‘. To…
The Vulnerability Of Fabricated Power In The Wild
Photographer Tom Chambers is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photomontages. These images are from his project ‘Rite of Passage‘. To see Tom’s portfolio…
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Damn right I’m a cynical chap Suffered my share Of mishaps Today’s world in a severe undertow Nothing is sacred So much hatred Perverted terrorists…
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Privileged Less privileged Social climbers Boomerang slackers Believe in the good book Or burn in hell Pray five times a day Study Quran Or an infidel…
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Relax Be patient Sit by the river with your fishing pole Most of all Do not be dragged down the rabbit hole Overtime Bad character Will…
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Fiddler crab Moving back forth on beach sand Never stays with plan Has no control of wheel Flip Floppers never close deal Back to HOME…
CMLXXVII–Artificial Intelligence
Hold on a second I will open wide So you can shove it down my throat Artificial intelligence Tossing the human race Down a catastrophic slippery…
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Sitting on my beach chair Who the hell needs a career? Catching rays Reading philosophy books all day I’m not a frustrated big shot With an…
Haiku # 127
Robots take most jobs Workers unemployed will starve Who will control mobs? Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
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Throw your phone away Hop aboard sail with me Forget technology No slaves to gadgets at sea Wandering luddites FREE Back to HOME PAGE Copyright©…
Haiku #123
Tranquility Every time I look at Buddha I feel so happy Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Baggage-Tanka
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 …
Haiku #119
Humble on my knees Casually pulling weeds My garden comforts me Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Efficiency-Tanka
Bite Bite Bite some more Laser focus on one chore Only so much time Grab a shovel dig mine Results ring like cathedral chimes Back…
Money- Tanka
Buys security Self-made is best strategy Makes people greedy Silver spoon leads to lazy Too much can cause misery Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
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All is Illusion Once on top then fall to ground Gather all around Enjoy sweetness of life Tomorrow misfortune may bite Back to HOME…
Confidence-Tanka
Preparation key Strengthens abilities Block negativity Cultivated from inside Can be crushed by those outside Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Nonconformist -Tanka
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…
Chasing no More- Tanka
Reach goals what for? Bust out emergency door Big Boss wants us lit Easy to control money pit Pitching dreams that don’t exist Back to…
The Chains That Bind Us
Are you holding yourself back from finding peace in your life? Chains are all around with the potential to drag us into a life of misery.…
Remains Of A Civilization In Rural Romania – Photo Essay
The content of this post was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Julian a citizen of the free world at UN CIUDADANO DEL MUNDO LIBRE.…
Haiku #99
In the game too long Time to get up walk away before heart decays Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Time For Your Legacy
The content of this post was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Wahabi Oluwafemi A person close to death without a legacy must feel so…
Haiku #92
Boy and his father Walking across the field Bonding for lifetime Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #75
Eating nuts in trees Squirrels could care less about human luxuries Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #74
Jumping out of bed I rush out to my garden To pick morning crops Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #71
Chip away extras Wanting more more more festers Toys are our masters Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Kundalini Yoga – Tanka
Cavernous breathing Torturous toxins leaving All thoughts are fleeting Some emotions misleading Coiled serpent is feeding Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #46
To control one’s life A person needs to train the mind to be relaxed Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #40
Early morning haze Skipping stones across the lake Time to meditate Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #38
You talk a good game Now put your hands in the dough Life is not easy Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #36
Laying in hammock Between two coconut trees My mind is at ease Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #33
Over fifteen years I have not had a cell phone No Interruptions Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Haiku #32
Daisen Temple Slowly raking rock garden The years fly on by Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Wyoming – Tanka
Wide open spaces Clear sky’s and empty highway’s Horse riding cowboy’s Buffalo’s in Yellowstone Great place to be left alone Back to HOME PAGE…
Haiku #30
Wind swept salty beach The boy and father bond while casting lines in sea Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Primitive & Preferred Writing Tools: Manual Typewriter, Pad & Pen
Typing on a laptop, iPad, desktop or other electronic word processing device is by far the most productive method to produce copy. I do use a…
Falucas – Aswan, Egypt
Written By: Carioca Da Gema I closed my eyes, and go back thousands of years The Pharaohs had enjoyed this moment before me The river,…
Rightfully Mine
Written by: Carioca Da Gema I spent the season doing battle The defeated enemy blind by wrong convictions rose again to begin another conflict…
Disappointment
Have you ever been disappointed? I’m not talking about losing a game to a friend, but a major drop to your knees failure. Not just any…
Haiku #16
When doing battle Block out all potential loss Then mind will be clear Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Muslims Must Save Islam
It is now more important than ever that leaders of all countries especially in the Muslim world continually and forcefully speak out in a very public…
Haiku #4
Eiheiji Temple Meditating on cold floor Candles burn slowly Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2014
Haiku #1
The room is empty No one is left to talk too I turn off my mind Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Wisdom
Be careful of individuals who say that they have all of the answers. A teacher, who brags of their expertise, is only fooling themselves. You…
The Hermit’s Garden
The hermit spends his day quietly working in his garden. Digging, weeding, planting, mulching and watering. These are all the gardening chores that need to…
The Gong
Its early morning! The sun has slowly started to poke thru the thin layer of fog just above the horizon. The weather is cool and except…
Meditation Technique #3
I love to sometimes perform meditation using a chanting cd by Deva Premal. This cd is outstanding. I mainly use the first track on the…
Meditation Technique #2
A meditation technique that I practice is not the most orthodox or traditional, but it works mighty fine for me. I’m dressed in a very soft…
Meditation Technique #1
I have a personal form of meditation which is very effective for relieving my stress. I sit on my cushion, in a half lotus position, with…
Zen Meditation
The Buddha in this photo displays serenity. When I’m also meditating, I feel so at peace with myself and all that surrounds me. When I’m mentally…
Burning Candles Impermanence
It was a heavy nighttime rain. Thunder and lightning provided a sound and light show that was free of charge. The storm was a severe…
The Elusive Zen Mind
The cliff divers of Acapulco Mexico have nerves of steel and are extremely focused when performing their extraordinary aerobatic dives off the edge of the mountain…
Life Is Impermanent
The weather was extremely cold. Bone chilling cold! This photo was taken near Transylvania, Romania. The road was desolate and the surrounding area was isolated. The…
What Do You See In Your Rear View Mirror Of Life?
As individuals get older what do they see when looking in the rear view mirror of life? Many people chase their entire time on earth and…
Words Hurt
Saying something cruel to another person can be worse than actually physically hitting that person. For example, if two people get angry at each other and…
The Sadhus Way
Have you ever just wanted to walk away from it all? Require no home, no car, no job, and no responsibilities and just wander around without…
In The Moment
It is early morning along the Ganges River in Varanasi India. A man is wrapped in a saffron robe meditating on the Ghats with the sun…
The Whimsical Wise Bamboo
During a full moon, on a cool night, I’m sitting with a cup of hot chocolate while I’m watching the bamboo in the backyard dancing like…
