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Dangerous riding bike My Eyes peeled left and right Driver’s fingers frantically moving on smartphone screens I’m taking back roads Less likely someone will run over…
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Sargassum litters beach A tourist asks: “How come city tractor did not clean? Meanwhile Birds gather Pick through seaweed Finding morsels to eat * Find More…
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Shredded wood mulch Spread Between Around Stone walkway Pink Plumeria flowers Fall Gently Decorate * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright©…
DCCXLIII
Expanding web Obstructing main garden pathway I sit down Observe Spider Accumulate prime real estate * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
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Discount box store Late model Luxury Automobile Pulls into parking spot Older man steps outside Holding large designer bag Unloads Several Empty Wine bottles Into shopping…
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foot involuntarily shakes unable to sit and meditate adjustments made more time in garden mind needs resting place * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
DCCXLVI
I have a new friend Oversized Lizard Two white paint spots on gray skin Last couple of weeks Follows me around garden * Find More…
Haiku #243
Sitting on beach chair Tossed my watch into ocean Drinking cold root beer * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
DCCXLVII
Piano keys sticking on me Cannot find harmony Wander outside Fog covers countryside Frogs and ducks only sounds I hear My Body attached to strings Controlled…
DCCXLVIII
I’m back from a deep forest trip Collected a few magical dry sticks Placed them on a piece of yellow silk fabric Have your pick Tap…
DCCXLIX
every day same six blocks pushing her stuffed shopping cart everything inside is all she’s got cement bench only sleeping spot luxury automobiles pass by drivers…
DCCLI
Watching Waiting Shuffling towards me Tears falling down her cheeks The skinny young lady said “I’m a drug addict Please Just give me some change So…
DCCLII
Standing at a busy street corner The Man A large beer can is his microphone Over and over Pacing Yelling “Family, home, money All taken away”…
DCCLIII
Gorge on sumptuous cake Your narrative is fake Ride a city bus Observe poverty around all of us Keep cutting safety net Strip away little dignity…
Circus’ Performers | Poetry, Body Strength & Their Endless Commitment
Visual Storyteller, Photographer and Videographer Sofia Aldinio is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Confessions of a Circus Artist’ . To…
DCCLIV
round and round we go time to watch rerun of old show forget small cars Americans love full- size pickup trucks Middle East heats up under…
DCCLVI
Menopause All-natural Wife is shrinking Husband said: “No problem I will put you in my pocket and carry you around.” * Find More Poetry HERE …
DCCLVII
lazy Sunday soft rain falling on banana and heliconia leaves homemade chicken soup fresh-cut garden salad listening to classical music eating reading sleeping cuddling at our…
DCCLVIII
Trump Devours Diplomatic chessboard May Merkel Macron Watch in dismay Xi Jinping wants to trade Putin Sharpening fangs The American Tsar Currently Controls the game …
The Chosen People’s Orchestration Of The Palestinian Decimation
Palestinians the forgotten people decades disappeared into the sand stripped of their land freedom chopped up slowly burning in frying pan UN talks, but cannot raise…
DCCLIX
Long slow ride Last bus stop I grabbed my bags, got up from seat, and stepped onto a dirt road. Walking Walking Walking Stopping Looking up…
DCCLX
watching hot coals searching nothing to find stopped laughing short time ago gate closed missed the last show * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
Visual Poems | Mysterious & Magical
Artist Sandra Klein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From her project ‘The Embittered Heart‘. To see Sandra’s portfolio click on…
DCCLXI
Company sales meeting First professional job out of university Piss and vinegar salesman Smashed 1st quarter sales quota Top Dog 40 something year old salesman loudly…
DCCLXII
Frogs rejoicing Birds hiding Afternoon heavy summer rains commencing Hermit’s shack roof thankfully not yet leaking * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE…
DCCLXIII
Europe Immigration Explosion How much of each country’s unique culture will become diluted? * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright©…
DCCLXIV
constantly shouting bragging about your money, power, and prestige dominating the stage if all gone Would you still be in control? * Find More Poetry HERE…
DCCLXV
I’m lying in bed many ideas pop around in my head counting 999 tired sleepy pirates 998 tired sleepy pirates 997 tired sleepy pirates hours pass…
DCCLXVI
Destructive Labels Trapped in a box No key for the lock * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
DCCLXVII
I see you floating above looking down on the non-believers. I rather take pieces and commit to none. * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
DCCLXVIII
The old lady and her dog were always together until she died. The dog now sluggishly walks head down with continuous watery eyes. *…
DCCLXIX
not a good sign for the future of humankind when Buddhists in Myanmar commit crimes against humanity on the Rohingya Muslims * Find More Poetry HERE…
DCCLXX
Yes I’m a white middle-aged male No I do not feel that I have had in the past or currently any white privilege * Find…
DCCLXXI
under the afternoon summer sun I stand to the side watching tourists snap photos of the first mate on a sport fishing boat toss cold stiff…
DCCLXXII
cold orange placed on cutting board sliced into perfect wedges slowly placing each piece into my mouth sucking out the sweet juice * Find…
DCCLXXIII
Can such a force exist? Yes, a bond can be so strong that two people always know 100+++ % that they are going to be right…
DCCLXXIV
Sure, I enjoy flowers, sunshine, and the ocean breeze, but now I also look down to appreciate the beauty of the weeds. * Find More…
DCCLXXV
soft spring rain falls on outside metal awnings I’m inside covered with a Mexican blanket resting on old recliner reading a book smoking my pipe…
DCCLXXVI
impatient waiting for a late bus I look down at a snail moving slowly across the sidewalk I smile laugh a little thinking patience attitude will…
DCCLXXVII
all-night tiny lonely moth visits me and my reading light * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
DCCLXXVIII
Year 2000 New century Damascus, Syria Baby Assad now leads dynasty I’m sitting at a café Smoking hubbly bubbly Drinking mint tea A young man next…
DCCLXXIX
Just before nightfall Birds stop by to feed Squirrels settle in the trees Raccoons soon leave shack roof to eat Tree frog stuck on metal shed…
Music | Pirates And Poets By Bertie Higgins
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:…
DCCLXXXI
I’m sitting under umbrella surrounded by scorching beach sand nibbling on red cherries floating inside bucket of cold water. * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
DCCLXXXII
standing at gas stove taking care of large frying pan loaded with red bliss potatoes, onions, bell peppers topped with Tabasco Sauce and parsley listening to…
DCCLXXXIII
many balls in air Tsar suffocates news cycle soldiers of deep state pull out their hair create confusion web of illusion toss meat to crowd Machiavelli…
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Putin laughs at Prime Minister May she does not have the muscle to keep him away diplomatic card play tit for tat Russian bear swats at…
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honey drips from spoon President Xi Jinping will not escalate major trade war soon watch President Trump flap his wings how loud will Big Bird sing?…
DCCLXXXVI
blowing bubbles popping them with a pin practicing zazen * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018…
DCCLXXXVII
negativity in the mind haul in hooks on a line turn handle slow grind toss chum into abyss only positive thoughts control process * Find…
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Post-op uncomfortable cold hospital bed respecting the pain organs do not like to be handled * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
DCCLXXXIX
Decades gone Nights alone Surrounded By Egyptian perfume bottles Containing Scents Reminding Her Of Lovers From the past * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
DCCXCI
rain stopped lighting incense stick lying on my back on tatami mat slowly breathing in and out listening to frogs and crickets * Find More…
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International Relations Experts Amazed Mainstream media In shock Mumbling Not sure what to say Tsar Accepts Invitation Will Meet and Greet With Little Kim Two Looney…
DCCXCIII
Share Share Share some more Power vacuum Sucks up Gazillions of spores Go-ahead Open up the door Massive Personal Data collection Companies Know Our Next Thoughts…
DCCXCIV
bright light behind my chair to the right reading book three inches from my nose thick cotton socks warm my toes purchasing reading glasses soon will…
DCCXCV
Late day Shifting sun Queen Palm shadows Cool stone patio Iguana chilling by Koi pond Cat sits still inspecting Mahi Mahi on charcoal grill *…
DCCXCVI
swiftly climbing up tree clawing chewing * * coconuts fall 1, 2, 3 squirrels no longer hungry * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
DCCXCVII
Cracking Soft shell pecans Delicious Juicy Ripe Peaches Sitting Waiting For the fish to bite * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
DCCXCVIII
Tried to open an email account today 1st company said “Need a cellphone” I only have a landline 2nd company said “Push button home phone ok”…
DCCXCIX
Sliced Strips of paper Chasing Forgot about time Sack full Who is the fool? * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright©…
DCCC
Older Move slower Weeds Grow Between stepping stones No perfection Sit Listen to bamboo Relaxation * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
DCCCI
Tall cactus Small pot Windy days Falls down to the ground Years together Intuition Whispers “Do not move cactus to larger container” * Find More…
DCCCII
Frenzied Flimflam Man Sitting next to conveyor belt Expeditiously Opening Can After Can Searching for worthless prize * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
DCCCIII
Open garden gate First light Rabbit Enjoys Tasty Heist * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018…
Haiku #242
Expanding quicksand Tight strings anxiety bell rings Banging rusting pan * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018…
DCCCIV
Alone Frigid Night Smoking pipe Place wood into fireplace. Watch “The Burn” 2 a.m. She has not returned. * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
DCCCV
Windy dusty day Garden hit by wrecking ball Cleanup Cherish more tomorrow * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
DCCCVI
Don’t be fooled Tsar Wants Cheap Dollar Swift kick in the ass on trade Gold wakes up from the grave. * Find More Poetry HERE …
DCCCVII
Flying On Private jets Financial Puppet Masters Heads of State Arrive Davos Designing elaborate blueprint that dictates how much rice and beans the 7 Billion…
DCCCVIII
Hucksters Hand-out Billions Everlasting Sticks of gum Converts Feeding Frenzy Cerebrum Castration Society Domination * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE…
Haiku #241
Termites munching Plunderers who never look back First-rate crew no slack Find More Poetry HERE * BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
DCCCIX
Hurry Build Luxury Rocket Ships Everyday more of the population becomes split or lit. Tsar & Little Kim having fits Earth going to shit Private islands are so…
Haiku #240
Canopy layers Endless shuffle to survive Plants tussle for light Find More Poetry HERE * BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
DCCCX
Sweltering Night Dressed in white Holding Flambeau Madame Ushers Disciples to ceremony Find More Poetry HERE * BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #239
Cool nights pop colors Bromeliad ground cover Wearing sunglasses Find More Poetry HERE * BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
DCCCXI
Cracks Shower tile wall Chipped Front tooth Avocados continue to fall Overcooked noodles Life needs overhaul Fiddlesticks A couple days of salt air I’m back Pitching…
DCCCXII
All morning Collecting Piles of leaves Go to sleep Under Palm tree Afternoon Rainstorm Leaves Scatter As they please Find More Poetry HERE * BACK…
DCCCXIII
Toll Collector Took Exorbitant Compensation In exchange for Indestructible Relationship Find More Poetry HERE * BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
DCCCXIV
Woodpecker On Stump Crackerjack Excavator Maybe “more efficient” Than Robots Find More Poetry HERE * BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
DCCCXV
Chilly Night Shack has no heat Sitting Next to gas stove Nibbling On Roquefort Oven fresh garlic bread Drinking Bottle of Shiraz Find More…
DCCCXVI
STOP Turn around I left my ego at the last filling station. NO Forget that I’m Free and no longer hauling debris. …
DCCCXVII
Winter South Florida Early morning Tropical garden Sitting On cold cement bench Observing Listening Migratory birds Feeding Singing Goosebumps On my arms Positive Energy Flowing …
Music-La Vie En Rose Performed By Grace Jones (1977)
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: La vie…
DCCCXVIII
Bounce Bounce Ball Phantasmagoria Splatters Off Mind’s wall Unplug Black light No worries Bats Do not bite Sitting Breathing Listening Cockroaches Scatter Across Terrazzo floor Serpent…
Haiku #238
Quick shower Mosquito puddle convention Frogs between meal snack Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #237
Abandoned snail shell Bird picks at last tomato Two weeks dry sky Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
DCCCXIX
Jalousie windows allow cold air inside. Candles Burn Pay no attention Thoughts Drift by do not say hi Remnants From happy-go-lucky time …
Haiku #236
Can’t sleep empty streets Spinning bicycle wheels Night ride dimming light Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #235
Temperature falls fast Smoke pipe soak in hot bath Listening to Hip Hop Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Hermit goes out #3
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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Bahia Walking along the Praia I met a lady With Long black hair streaked with gray She whispered: “Make love to me only this…
Haiku #234
When feeling alone I visit snakes in garden Outcasts-Friends that last Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
The Story Of A Free Man Living In A Romania Closed Mine
Documentary and Street Photographer Oliver Merce is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Juju‘. To see Oliver’s body of work click on…
Haiku #233
No time for look-see Rush Rush to cemetery Two hustles soon three Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
The Cycle #2
For a long time I blocked sadness Tired, I allowed it in Chaotic feelings distort reality Flowing emotions store thoughts away As melancholy says farewell…
