Hard Equation
Walking along a dirt road I came upon a Hillbilly Holding a tape measure in his hand With a very serious tone in his voice…
Individuality
What creates our personality? Our brains are the same But we think differently Some folks Follow their passion Others folks Just followers Copyright© Edge…
Mixed Message
Carved wood statue Stood there Staring straight ahead Face Displaying Strength? Or Cynicism? What was the artist’s intention? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
Protection
He is the helper Call him anytime To rescue you from mouth of the dragon Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my…
Woodland’s Findings
Walking in the forest I come across masks Hanging from the trees They are weathered Ancient looking I wonder How long have they been here?…
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Waxing Crescent Moon Quiet Peaceful Night Offering Bananas Grapes Mangoes Oranges To the spirits In exchange for Gathering a handful of soil In the graveyard…
The Warning
Sitting on rickety stool Intensely staring into black mirror Moments become minutes Then she whispered “The current is strong beware a jealous sexual partner floating…
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Worn but worthy Shovel Very sharp axe I’m working hard Carefully Respectfully Digging up Roots Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
Cleansing
Lighting sage stick Walking Spreading The smoke Throughout the shack Fly away Bad energy Do not come back Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Earns minimum wage Lives with elderly mother Gave up dating long ago She Collects Loves Her Magical Crystals Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Rewind Series | Performers
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Tradition
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Small Shops
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Food
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
Rewind Series | Behind The Scenes
This series will focus on showcasing timeless photography that will tell human condition stories and provide enjoyment. Selected from features published since the magazine’s birth…
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Medication Time Do not be late Stand in line Same time Everyday 9 am 9 pm Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
My Unrecognizable Reflection
Looking into the mirror I see a face Ravaged by illness The happy go lucky attitude gone Unhappiness looks back Cannot force a smile Is…
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This is the place for rejects The scum of society Nobody going to hold your hand here Keep head down Do as told Ask for…
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Sometimes It becomes so dam hard The weight Sinks me into the ground Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling…
The Connection Between Viewer, Artwork & Social Media
Art | The Written Words Presented By NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY How People Look At Art Today Written By Documentary and Art Photographer Elena…
Ethiopia | Peoples Of The Omo Valley By Hans Silvester | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
Hans Silvester’s Ethiopia – Peoples of the Omo Valley is presented as two volumes in a box. The two books are ‘Custom and Ceremony’ which…
“America is back. Diplomacy is back…”
“… so is the message I want the world to hear today: America is back. America is back. Diplomacy is back at the center of…
Covid-19 | The Aftermath
Since Covid-19 there has been a rise in drinking, drug use, and depression. This collective anxiety is not going away. Societies throughout the world have…
Myanmar | Power Via Coup
Aung San Suu Kyi Tap danced with the generals Burma Again under complete military rule Totalitarian regime Who do not win at polls Conduct Military…
Off Course
Who told the whales To swim onto the beach What for? Were they depressed or possessed? Was instinct the reason? Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Opening My Eyes
I once was young Not experienced In the ways of the universe Ha Ha! I believed! Yes! I believed! In perpetual health My immortality …
Daily Harvest
Like locus They drive up in trucks Hop off Each one picks a row Buckets in hand Picking tomatoes Hauling Dumping Into the truck Back…
Unexpected
The horsemen Sword in hand Rode forward Trampling over enemies Victory was close Until rival used the canon Technology changed who would then control the…
Memento
“Let them be” – She said Dried flowers Inside vase Water long disappeared Gift from her dead husband Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
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Throughout the house Wood crosses Nailed on the walls Dead snakes hung on them She would pray Took only short breaks Except for her…
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All night Body convulsing Spirits communicating Candle almost finished Most would say I’m insane I just listen carefully For a new spell or two…
Ingredients For Later Tonight
I love my herb garden Walk outside Scissors in hand Snip Snip Snip Collecting Specimens For Soups Stews And Magic work Copyright© Edge of…
Practicing The Craft
East Central Florida Old motel Off I-95 A deal at $800/ month Cleaning not included A bit left over from pension For cans of…
Music | Bob Dylan Live 1966 The Royal Albert Hall Concert | The Bootleg Series Vol.4 | 2 CD Box Set and Booklet
This CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Just Like A Women on YouTube CLICK HERE…
Bob Dylan No Direction Home: The Soundtrack | A Martin Scorses Picture | The Bootleg Series Vol. 7 | 2 CD Set and Booklet
This CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Man of Constant Sorrow on YouTube CLICK HERE…
Music | Bob Dylan The Witmark Demos: 1962-1964 (The Bootleg Series Vol. 9) | 2 CD Box Set and Booklet
This CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Only A Hobo on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available…
Music | Bob Dylan | The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 (Rare and Unreleased) 1961-1991 | 3 CD Box Set and Booklet
This CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Rambling Gambling Willie on YouTube CLICK HERE *…
Music | Bob Dylan | Biograph | 3 CD Box Set With Booklet
This CD Box Set was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled It Ain’t Me Babe on YouTube CLICK HERE…
Starting Over
He left nothing behind Sold most of stuff Gave away or threw away The rest Purchased one way Greyhound ticket End of the line With…
Released
Wandering in the desert Searching for elusive Kundalini serpent I came upon a spider In a glass jar Opening Taking off the lid Setting the…
I Love The Dark
Some people are just naturally nocturnal The nights are quiet Plenty of time to think Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my…
Judging Us
Coyote Proudly Stands Top of hill Looking down At corrupt civilization Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
The Fields
Drive all night Arrive early morning Right to work In the fields Eat Sleep Work the fields Couple months gone by Drive all night Arrive…
Abstract Urbanism
Artwork By Rodolfo Edwards “My work is based in the geopolitical contemporary problem of urbanist scene and their social impact in their communities and the…
Humanities-Art | Collages
Collages By Marta de los Pajaros “Her work stems from the synergies arisen by the Humanities-Art pairing. She understands collage as a means through…
Surreal Stories
Artwork By MELIS MANAV Surreal Stories PORTFOLIO On View ABOUT The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and collectors…
Myanmar | A Little Freedom Slips Away
Hundreds of thousands nationwide are protesting the military coup in Burma. Historically, the armed forces has a record of brutality. They have no problem violently…
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…
More Military Resources To Protect Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity will become an important part of the military going forward. The United States cannot continue to be hacked with impunity. The country’s defensive plan…
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…
China On Top
China will continue to march to become the largest economy in the world. The government and the people’s focus and determination; along with pride will…
Space Exploration | Going Up Searching For The Motherload
The moon and space will become a huge resource for mining. Countries such as the US, China, and Russia are gearing up to collect on…
Currency | US Dollar, Chinese Yuan & The Good Old Gold
The US dollar as the worldwide reserve currency is coming to an end. As China grows stronger more countries will start to add the Chinese…
The New Players In The Energy Game
Wind, solar, and battery power, is the way of the next decade and beyond. Oil and natural gas are on the way out and will…
US Russia Relations Will Deteriorate
Under the Biden Administration the relationship between the US and Russia will worsen. Many Americans do not trust the Russians since Russia interfered with the…
Covid-19 Relief & Underprivileged Americans
The American poor will continue to be hit hard with Covid-19. The helicopter money that is being dropped is going all over the place including…
“…discover the story.”
Artwork By Mikheil Arbolishvili “There is huge story behind any painting, you need to observe the painting for two minutes and then you will discover…
Containers
Artwork By You-Yu Ding “My idea is to treat these containers as my own language . They carry their own capacity but also my…
Cozy
Cold night Smokey Mountains We feed wood into the fire place Listen to the water outside Rushing downstream Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
Surprise
Exotic Mushrooms Pop up After heavy rain Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider…
Reaching Up
Climbing the ladder Some rising Others falling Success Is it skill? Is it luck? Or Both? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If…
The Crow & I
Sun was on fire Black crow Made soft landing On tree branch Next to me We made strong eye contact Which seemed like eternity Then…
Poet’s Life
Snowing outside Inside thatched hut Oven on 400°F Trying to stay warm Scribbling poems Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
Finding The Balance Of Happiness
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Is happiness for everyone? I’m not referring to the right to pursue happiness, but the understanding of…
The Grocery Shop Dance
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The kitchen is the heart and soul of a house, as most of the activities happen here.…
The Sleep Conundrum | Time Games
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Seven (hours) is the magical number when it comes to sleep. Growing up or reaching the golden…
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It was a long conversation I discussed my pain With the demons Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
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Warrior Held up the head Of Invader Barbaric Victory Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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Relaxing Floating Down the river I feel asleep On a big fig leaf Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped,…
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Garden snake Came up to me Disgorged a mouse Then slithered away I called out “Thank you for the offering” Copyright© Edge of…
Art | Tradition & Technology
Art | The Written Words Presented By NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Written By Joelcy Kay | Curator @ NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY & Edge of…
Objects & Their Display Of Human Emotions
Photographer Clayton Anderson is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Anthropomorphia’. To see Clayton’s body of work, click…
The Relationship Between Earth & Mythology
Photographer Tasos Biris is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ongoing project ‘THE BLEEDING HERCULES (GEOMYTHOTOPIA)’. To see Tasos’…
Reconnecting With Religion | Georgia & Armenia
Photographer and Author Sonia Costa is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Back to religion – Georgia 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…
Nightscapes
Photographer Martin Henson is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this night photography. From the Night Exposures series. To see Martin’s body of work,…
Façades
Photographer Michael Köster is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Façades’ series. To see Michael’s body of work, click on…
Home | Feeling & Space
Photographer Michalis Poulas is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ongoing project ‘ Infinite Perimeter’. To see Michalis’s body…
Looking For Something New At The End Of A Long Journey
Photographer Todd R Forsgren is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Driving into the Sunset’. To see Todd’s…
This Place & I
Video Artist and Photographer Aris Michalopoulos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Athens, Greece’. To see Aris’ body…
Mystery
Artwork By Daria Amaranth “I like the feeling of an inexplicable mystery, that envelops like a fog, I need to put a feeling…
Harmonious Emotions
Artwork By Johanna Marie Schimming “The rhythmic marks may seem to be a code or recall Braille script, and I like to imagine that…
Mixed Media Art
Artwork By Kateryna Bortsova Mixed Media Art PORTFOLIO On View ABOUT The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and…
Lost in Shinjuku
Artwork By Tadashi Onishi “Shinjuku, a city where more than 3.4 million people pass by everyday. The number of passengers getting on board as…
Collage On Canvas
Artwork By Ana Almeida “Ana is currently, seeking to promote greater environmental awareness and sustainability on the planet, the artist began the technique of…
Quarries By Edward Burtynsky | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
Artistically speaking Edward Burtynsky’s Quarries is about patterns. These geometric indentations after excavation create a new rock formation. Even though white, black, and rust, seem…
Music | Albert King | King of the Blues Guitar CD
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Laundromat Blues on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below:…
Music | Mississippi John Hurt | Avalon Blues | The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings CD
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Avalon Blues on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com…
Music | Buddy Guy | Sweet Tea CD
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Done Got Old on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on…
Music | LITTLE WALTER | HIS BEST | The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection CD
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample titled Can’t Hold Out Much Longer on YouTube CLICK HERE *…
Late Night Shows Got Lazy
The train wreck in tailor suits no longer walks the green lawn in the morning. But yet the entertainment/news pipeline still beating the same drum.…
The Code We Follow
“The more corrupt the state the more numerous the laws” – Tacitus America A place of laws Federal laws State laws But yet, the…
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It takes a tremendous amount of endurance to live with mental illness. Others see weakness, but they are too blind to appreciate the tenacity.…
Giving In For Better Quality Of life
He suffered 5-6 panic attacks a day For over 50 years Nervous system worn out He capitulated and went on medication Copyright©…