Hermits Everywhere | Start of a New Series | How to be A Hermit
The Photo is a section of the Hermit Poet’s library. It is a good time to be a Hermit. So much work can be…
Submission
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey OBEDIENCE Like dogs We sit and we wait Like boards…
The Woman In The Bar
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey LOCK-IN “How long have you been here?” Morning Afternoon Evening…
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two days terrible smell in garden large rodent or small mammal probably crawled died alone hidden in thick jungle vegetation birds sing butterflies with…
Looking Back At Three (Not All) Of The Favorites Of The Hermit Poet’s Poems # 3
Poem 3 of 3 DCCCLXXIV Originally published July 29th, 2017 The old gambler Lived in a small pool cabana At a rundown motel On…
Looking Back At Three (Not All) Of The Favorites Of The Hermit Poet’s Poems # 2
Poem 2 of 3 CMLXXXI Originally published April 17, 2016 Had a moment that day Decided To throw it all away Purchased One way ticket…
Looking Back At Three (Not All) Of The Favorites Of The Hermit Poet’s Poems # 1
I never wrote poetry until August 2014. That was the month and year Edge of Humanity Magazine first published on the internet. Since August…
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the world changed days become weeks sometimes month or two the Hermit Poet turned his back works his garden meditating living in his sinking…
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sitting on beach towel sipping lemonade oh-so slow no place to go wind begins to blow gigantic cloud now blocks sun I welcome break from…
Holding On To Humanity
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey 慈悲 I will not lose you Not to the illusions Painted…
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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…
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wall full of degrees hung straight no dust totally neat always bragging about expertise stuff self at dinner table enjoys watching others crumble unwilling to…
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Nothing left to hold on to Packed my backpack Maybe find something new NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST Does it matter which way? I roam the…
The Split
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema They were quiet for years No children Barbeque on Sundays She shopped for antiques He talked on…
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Start of Wet season Termites Nesting Chewing Flying around inside shack One Day If I’m still alive May Witness Collapse Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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All 500 square feet Sometimes I think Shack too large Should move Close to the clouds One room hut will do I dream Taking sips of…
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I’m a frugal chap Do not like to bust my back Nighttime Sleep on soft king-size sheet Spread out on beach Daytime SHAKE SHAKE My…
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Slow Burn Absorb the pain Hobble along with my cane soon only ashes Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Doldrums
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey FORWARD – REWIND My pinned eyes close On their bloods and…
Fleeting Company
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey HOTEL REFLECTION I press the bell Check out my reflection And throw…
Hollow Voyage
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey NOWHERE BOUND I woke up this morning And saw a truck on…
My Childhood Home
Visual Artist, Photographer and Educator Anni Hanén is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book/project ‘Just Small Hiccups’. To…
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the satanic one flies low the satanic one controls the flow the satanic one creates undertow today the satanic one glows Copyright© Edge of…
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sitting observing candle burn to the end I never understood how much hurt decimates nerves Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
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Yesterday A storm was near Today The weather is clear Tomorrow Nothing to fear Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
“Si, hasta la primavera”
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey UNTIL THE SPRING Ugly are Those winter buildings Covered in underwear …
A Breeze Of Sorrow Passing Over Emptiness
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey AN ANCIENT SONG An ancient song Howls across Mad factory dawns Of…
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…
Extinction
STOP listen to the warning dwindling compassion obliteration of planet What is our future? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Cash for All Americans (GO BIG)
Coronavirus pandemic unveils gigantic cracks in system no spending yields financial castration always same same bail out banks big corporations urgent care needed let it…
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…
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Yucatan Peninsula Mexico lying in hammock cigarette hanging from mouth soles of feet badly cracked the fisherman mumbled to his dog stop licking bottle of…
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Is being impartial a luxury only few can afford? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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moss clings to Buddha statue cowbell rings finches congregate to eat days pass seasons do not last small changes peaceful exchanges garden provides refuge from…
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looking at her paintings in the gallery she remembered young girl on the way to school learning from street graffiti Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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walking stopping the exhausted warrior turned around gazed at his foot prints then tossed his weapon into the snow Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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relaxing in hammock smoking pipe drinking beer watching bananas grow Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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sprinkling tear-drops continuity lost cold like winter frost Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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recycle the bin What information is chosen? keep the minds frozen Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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simple Go stones placed tactically on wood board devour silence Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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worn out hiking boots I just keep moving along soaking wet but strong Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
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warm mid-morning Iguana getting suntan on backyard stepping-stone Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please…
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spring blooming frenzy bromeliad flower spikes stand at attention Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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hot weather is here daily afternoon rainstorms bamboo on steroids Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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chop chop chop & slice always taking is not nice sneaky like scared mice Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
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midnight bandits raccoons having koi dinner sashimi by the pond Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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hatching sea turtles marching towards the ocean no baggage just instinct Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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they come they go do not succumb to undertow maintain steady flow Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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sitting on beach towel drinking fresh squeezed lemonade watching tide come go Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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loudmouthed old blue jay cold hungry eyeballs empty seed tray Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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early morning bathe cool holy Ganges River brings contentment Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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cool under palm tree young man repairs fishnet continues tradition Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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The Trader always glued to computer screens charts data news feeds today on top next day bleed wears the best threads custom made Italian…
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hoisting mainsail leaving harbor for unknown I light my cigar Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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humble on my knees casually pulling weeds garden comforts me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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spider crawling on wall rain stopped bananas will grow tall rooster calls Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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Tokyo room shared bathroom with thirty people saved Yen for sushi Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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my favorite pastime surfing top of storm clouds that float through the sky Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
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hacking sugarcane scorched fields farmhands feel pain only boss man gains Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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my boots gently placed on stoop garden duties done time to watch moss grow Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
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polished marble floor we danced tango once more then left separate doors Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
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leaves fall daily endless raking I learn patience Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please…
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the fisherman pulling net from sea his weather-beaten face displays simplicity Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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small shack tin roof heavy rainstorm I will sleep good tonight Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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Please Do not be hurt Your work is better than mine I just played the game Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If…
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locked away nice and tight key buried deep inside your soul of bitterness Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
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Shaving her tan legs Hot bath Foamy cream Sharp blade Relieves stress of day Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
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catching butterflies warm spring morning sunny sky she began to cry Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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washing dishes by hand scrub & dry plates forks pot frying pan my nightly relaxation Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
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Ten Thousand Islands Dropped anchor under stars We made love on sandbar Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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all night with headlamp scribbling poems among tombstones no longer alone Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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take me please take me faraway where I can play my bamboo flute every day Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
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Shackled by ego Possessed by hollow treasures Mankind Rots away Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
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Cold analysis Conflicts with intuition Causing great pain Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider…
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walking on gravel road hot thirsty totally lost followed by thin dog Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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box of macaroni and cheese few slices of bread six pack of cheap beer alone & old resting my bones tomorrow holding on to shit…
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cadavers rise above ground circle around elevate The One who will chip chip chip carving bit bit bit unlocking the crypt behold flame again lit…
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Freshly poured cement We put down our handprints Forever together Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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Faceless Nameless Ghosts Frantically All night Stock shelves Kowtow to machine Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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Standing Top of hill Screaming “I’m in control” No one can hear you Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
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all day summer heat scoop scoop shoveling feeding beast Boss Man controls the speed these tired feet growing old my grave will provide rest I…
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You are the greed prophet Look Emptying my pockets Is this not enough? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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Tap Tap Tap The Keys Dr Pepper & coconut rum Typewriter Me Deep in fantasy Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
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bottle of wine home gourmet dinner discussing politics explosive sex handcuffs always win Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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during conflict erase from mind possible loss creating path to victory Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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South of Equator shoe box room one bed one desk one chair spinning ceiling fan I’m covered in sweat scribbling poems Copyright©…
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dark room everyone gone I turn off the switch to my mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
Thoughts At Dawn
Mind wanders into unpleasantries Through the window shades Blissful beams of light call a toast to life Simple choice to make Copyright© Edge of…
The Mechanics Of Despair
Catastrophe barges in Suffering Quickly muzzled by Survival Man’s rescue mode Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 H I R E A …
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the couple never take the trouble to make own mark instead schmooze and lasso another horse to ride Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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fried potatoes onions peppers a couple of eggs topped with vine-ripe tomatoes fresh squeezed orange juice my land provides breakfast I enjoy while sitting under…
Haiku #263
Gentle butterflies Haphazardly surf the breeze Every moment free Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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The Coast Low flying planes Fast boats Movement north of coke Dangerous Very cut throat Stopping flow has little hope Copyright© Edge of Humanity…