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Artist Mieke Douglas is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the series ‘Midnight Garden, Dancing Queens & Flowers In A Vase’. …
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Recharge Energy Spell By: The Hermit Poet When my batteries are running low, I take off my boots and walk barefoot into my herb and…
Today January 28th is a Full Wolf Moon. Enjoy! Listen to the wolf’s howl tonight! Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 Edge of…
One blooming giant sunflower Stands alone Watching over the other flowers Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
Grey beard Straw hat The farmer said: “Nothing tastes like a vine ripe tomato” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
Dragonfly Sits on top of flower spike Pretending He is king of the garden Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Dragon Fly lands on giant elephant ear leaf Iguana crawls along on stepping stones Butterflies floating with breeze Birds fight over black oil seeds …
On her knees Digging Weeding Planting Close to the heart Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
My Hands Reach Deep Into the dark loose soil I feel the warmth Life giving Vegetable garden Nature’s gift Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Artwork By AMY KANKA VALADARSKY I am eight years old. A new country, a new language, no friends. Our small house, one of many…
Working in the garden is a peaceful activity for a Hermit. This keeps the body limber and the mind sharp. When I work in…
Photographer Carlotta Boettcher is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Xilitla’ series. To see Carlotta ’s body of work,…
3D Visual Effects Supervisor and Photographer Martin Heigan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Stapeliads’ series. To see Martin’s body…
humble on my knees casually pulling weeds garden comforts me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
spider crawling on wall rain stopped bananas will grow tall rooster calls Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
my boots gently placed on stoop garden duties done time to watch moss grow Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Photographer and Educator Maja Strgar Kurecic is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this fine art photography. From the ‘FLOATING GARDEN’ series. To see…
Gentle butterflies Haphazardly surf the breeze Every moment free Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
7 chickens vegetable garden banana mango papaya trees tough times smiles in the household we are well-fed Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020…
powerful rain the gutter working hard fertilized heliconias today tomorrow explosive growth I will sleep well tonight Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
on my knees clawing into the earth looking at my dirty hands heart soul working the land Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 …
cool day I sit in the sun watching butterflies play Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Garden Song…
cooler tonight frogs quiet garden lantern flickers clouds play hide-and-seek with moon first crop tomatoes soon Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
Old man palm grows slow Butterflies float high and low Bamboo knows only speed Blue Jay feasts on black oil sunflower seeds Copyright© Edge…
gigantic straw hat shredded tank top dirty cargo shorts ancient boots no need for a suit alone hauling rocks trimming trees pulling weeds working for…
rainbow bounces off spider web pink plumeria flowers fall create colorful bed lizard lounging under morning sun defensively moving his head Copyright© Edge of…
rusty chipped shovel we work together sunshine rain keep digging is our mantra hopefully partners forever Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
today brown box arrived so many packs of seeds fresh vegetables Fall Winter Spring from my tropical garden Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
late afternoon garden walk visiting friends who do not talk colors for my enjoyment never disappointment Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Three Soft knocks on my front door I open to find a lady who stood in front of me and said: “I have heard from…
large fig leaf falls on stone patio interrupting quiet night Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you,…
strong wind hanging vine swings caterpillar clings bird bath dry algae begins to die Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped…
Morning Spread tar on shack roof Afternoon Pull weeds Watch herb garden grow Nighttime Shish Kebabs on barbecue Frogs provide entertainment Copyright© Edge of…
I’m a crazy lazy timeworn man. The game no longer has meaning for me. I sit on a warm bench watching carambolas rot on the…
Dim light Rats feast on birdseed tonight Alone I walk on black polished stones Rodent smell Coconut falls Thunder Far Away Tree frog Follows me Wants…
Moist summer evening Poignant angel’s trumpets scent Bees hide inside hive Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you,…
digging holes plants gently placed in soil dirty hands simplicity laboring on my piece of land Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my…
Careful Early morning garden walk Quickly Takes the place of Chasing Things Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or…
While on my knees, cutting herbs for tonight’s soup, I stop and observe a snail with determination, marching across a giant elephant ear leaf. Copyright©…
Photographer Vicki Reed is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Ghost Garden’ series. To see Vicki’s body of work,…
Artist Francis Baker is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Everyday Garden’. To see Francis’s body of work,…
Dominique, is by Belgium songwriter Jeanne Paule Deckers, also known as Soeur Sourire and as the The Singing Nun. The Lyrics are in French. Listening to…
Garden Wood chair Again Requires Repair We Collaborated On Numerous Poems Together Hopefully Our Relationship Lasts Forever Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
Dry coconut frond falls Cardinal Takes Quick Sips From Water Tray Squirrel resting in shade Koi slowly move in pond Turtles lazy Massive procreation this year…
windy days ficus leaves fall on stone patio sweep sweep come back sweep some more Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
During a full moon, with garden lanterns, on a cool night, I’m sitting with a cup of hot chocolate, while watching the bamboo in the…
It was a heavy summertime nighttime rain. Thunder and lightning provided a sound and light show that was free of charge. After the rain stopped, I…
Photographer Amanda Harman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From ‘Garden Stories’ series. To see Amanda’s body of work, click…
Gardening is very popular all over the world. Some grow to feed their families, while others grow not just for fresh fruit and vegetables, but also…
For decades, I have been in love with gardening . There is a tranquil feeling walking out to the backyard and picking fresh vegetables for…
purchased in 1991 sitting under blistering sun terracotta pot survived tropical storms hurricanes deteriorating bit by bit sinking into the earth | eBook | Travels…
1st light morning pickings searching finding filling basket with cucumbers lettuce peppers scallions ripe tomatoes Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 |…
Edge of Humanity Magazine eBook Series PRESENTS Whether located in your backyard, in the English countryside, or at a Japanese Buddhist temple, gardens…
Tired Injured Lost Spider Crawling Inside crack of walkway Fire ants mobilizing Nature Does not pick favorites Gargantuan Lizard Quickly moves in Snatches Spider While Fire…
Pick cucumbers Slice Mix with rice vinegar and salt Stimulate appetite Multiple course delights * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Fresh bird seeds fall sprout Sunshine and rain pull the chain Doves walk feed from ground * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
Tall trees block sun Late afternoon shade controls day Price old garden pays * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
3 a.m. Walk around garden I hear movement Cannot see anything They are out there That pungent animal smell * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
Wind blows Ficus leaves fall Completely cover ground I accept nature’s gift * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Quickly With precision Cardinal Lands Feeds Leaves Seeking Refuge in trees * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Lost Injured Bee Crawls Along Pebbles & stepping stones Determined To find way home * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Dirty hands and knees Treasures inside of a box Assortment of seeds * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
drip drip drip slow motion days sweeping weeding pruning sun rises sun falls watching the moon soon time for bed * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
Soft breeze falling leaves Spider constructs new web Dove lands on Buddha head * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Middle of October Hot Southeast Florida day Fresh squeezed orange juice Bananas from tree Swinging in hammock Butterflies drift around me * Find More Poetry HERE …
Make the land work for me Building West side fence From Bamboo Coconut tree fronds Travelers Palm dried bracts * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
Seeds Plants In the ground Mulch & love Spread all around First planting of season done Soon Homegrown Vegetables In Salads Wok Slow Cooker Oven *…
Cool breeze rain starts to fall Slumbering iguanas Do not seem to care * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Two visiting parrots Interrupt Early morning silence * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Extreme hot weather over soon Will be planting Vegetable garden Fresh soups and salads Note: South Florida, USA vegetable growing season is approximately October 10th-May…
Independent Coconut tree Grows In its own direction * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Working the land Hands in dirt Clipping Raking Digging Cutting Planting Harvesting Spending as much time in garden as I can * Who is The Hermit…
Bending down Pulling weeds Picking up Gigantic Sea grape tree leaves Natural Garden Exercise Relaxes Me * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
First morning duty Barefoot Sweeping All 187 Stepping stones That Form Winding Pathways Throughout Zen Tropical garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE…
Gravel path Lizard Gingerly Maneuvered Around Snake Catching Summer Rays * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Midday Digging holes Feel worn out Stop Chew on three chunks 100% cacao Rejuvenates Me Back Digging Planting Two Royal Palm trees * Who is The…
Always Alone Sitting on garden swing While Delicate White Frangipani Flowerss Fall around her * * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright©…
Worn hands Holding onto shovel Stuck into ground Gardener needs rest * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Tree Frog sits waits Camouflaged on travelers palm Nibbling all–night * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018</p
Summer Heat Rain Cutting Bamboo Endless Supply Building material From Tropical garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Heavy summer rain Backyard Under Veranda Smoking pipe filled with cherry chocolate tobacco Drinking Dr Pepper & coconut rum Feet soaking in warm water & Epson…
Immersed in tropical garden habitat Wearing my straw hat Slowly Spreading Fertilizer around plants While light summer rain falls * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
Last hurricane Avocado tree Broken Halfway point Slowly Strangled By Aggressive Unforgiving Vines BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Midsummer Hot Afternoon Tropical Garden Nothing moves All hiding in shade Except lone crow Loudly Complaining Water trays dry * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo Grows Slow Unique texture Canvas that is homegrown * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Weathered Terracotta pot Half full of rainwater Miniature birdbath Frogs splash Mosquito eggs hatch * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright©…
Ants find comfy home Inside folds of staghorn fern Stuck on sea grape tree * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Large ancient ficus tree One small leaf falls to ground Life continues on * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Rusting metal chair Covered with vines not alone Far corner garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Painting stepping stone walkway blue Looks brand new Cat walks across Leaving paw prints Giving me more work to do * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
Trimming Leggy Hibiscus tree Two black butterflies Fluttering Between Red Flowers, green leaves and me * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
Late afternoon Large Green Iguana Crawling Across Polished Japanese black stones Stops Sniffs Dead frog’s bones Again starts moving its feet Looking for plant treats Climbs…
Shaved head Bellyful Holding his cane The garden stone Buddha Laughing Though rain and sun Always having fun * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
Droplets of rain fall Beam of sunlight cuts through shade Eastside of garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Shredded wood mulch Spread Between Around Stone walkway Pink Plumeria flowers Fall Gently Decorate * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright©…
Expanding web Obstructing main garden pathway I sit down Observe Spider Accumulate prime real estate * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
I have a new friend Oversized Lizard Two white paint spots on gray skin Last couple of weeks Follows me around garden * Find More…
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…