Revealing The Metaphysics Of Nature
Photographer Egor Fedosov is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Haiku’ series. To see Egor’s body of work, click on…
Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #3
1st published 9/22/2017 Predawn Middle East Slow peaceful walk listening To call to prayer Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #2
1st published 11/30/2016 Morning drizzle Listening to Shakuhachi Pruning bonsai trees Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Looking Back | Three Favorite Haiku Poems By The Hermit Poet #1
1st published 12/25/2014 Eiheiji Temple Meditating on cold floor Candles burn slowly Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
A Search For Tiny & Meaningful Expressions
Written by Susi Bocks @ The Short of It My love for the minutiae in writing began during 2018, as I learned more about poetry and…
Haiku #262
Nighttime garden walk Two owls cuddle under moon Listen to silence Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
The Performance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in,…
Ride Life’s Encounters
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: How To Raise An Ox Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo By Francis Dojun…
Haiku #261
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,…
Haiku #260
Delicate blossoms Casually fall in pond Beauty- koi do not care Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 Thought-provoking T-Shirts by Edge…
Haiku #259
Dispassionate fog Provides Concealment for Predator and prey * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of Human Condition |…
Haiku #258
Fresh bird seeds fall sprout Sunshine and rain pull the chain Doves walk feed from ground * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE …
Haiku #257
Tall trees block sun Late afternoon shade controls day Price old garden pays * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #256
Dirty hands and knees Treasures inside of a box Assortment of seeds * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #255
Soft breeze falling leaves Spider constructs new web Dove lands on Buddha head * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #254
Cool breeze rain starts to fall Slumbering iguanas Do not seem to care * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #253
Sound of garden gong Birds sing drink eat seeds fly by Silent butterflies * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Haiku #251
Cloudy sky need rain Lone cactus ready to drink Suffered long enough * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #250
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
Haiku #249
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…
Haiku #248
Father and his son Bonding while flying their kites On Miami Beach * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #247
Large ancient ficus tree One small leaf falls to ground Life continues on * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Haiku #246
Rusting metal chair Covered with vines not alone Far corner garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku # 245
Droplets of rain fall Beam of sunlight cuts through shade Eastside of garden * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Haiku #244
Snow falls on graveyard Trees have lost all of their leaves Tombstones standing guard * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
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…
Haiku #236
Can’t sleep empty streets Spinning bicycle wheels Night ride dimming light Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #234
When feeling alone I visit snakes in garden Outcasts-Friends that last Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #233
No time for look-see Rush Rush to cemetery Two hustles soon three Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #231
Rats smell homemade soup Clawing biting can’t get through Stymied inside roof Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #230
Quick catch make-believe Fungus grows on sea grape tree Close hatch! Will truth last? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2018
Haiku #229
Lizard stretches tongue Coconut floats in koi pond Noisy Green Parrots Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #228
Thunder faraway Lanterns along stone pathway Bamboo starts to play Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #227
Forget bars of gold Quick to sleep no alarm clock She never gets old Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #226
Glowing remnants Silence reminds those alive Grand societies die Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #224
Chasing moldy bread Goldfish exist in small bowl Years pass now brain-dead Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #223
Foggy morning Careful not to irritate bees Unzip tangerine Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #222
Empty matchboxes Cold soup she left on gas stove Hot showers alone Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #221
Tide gone left behind smell Airbrushed sky whispers goodbye Horseshoe crabs mate Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #220
Bicycles fall to ground Our shoes off run into sea Tonight love found Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #219
Nothingness Sand blowing into eyes and ears Sit down take sip forget Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #218
Last ice cube from glass Cooling mouth finishing fast Hot days will not last Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #217
All-night drive and drive Asked-Have I been to Kansas? Cannot remember Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #216
Wake-up cool morning Birds soon coming to visit Feeders full for guests Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Book Review-Basho the Complete Haiku-Matsuo Basho Translated with an Introduction, Biography & Notes By Jane Reichhold- Original Artwork By Shiro Tsujimuro
Are you a haiku poet or enjoy reading haiku poetry? Then this hardcover masterpiece is for you. Basho The Complete Haiku is a collection of all…
Haiku #215
Crowbar and hammer Teardown outdoor laundry room Termites my helpers Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #214
Rain stopped garden walk Pampered plants humid air Colors pop everywhere Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #213
Diving coral reef Stopping searching enjoying Concealed beauty Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #211
Strong wind gone away Bamboo palm trees had rough day Iguanas confused Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #210
Predawn Middle East Slow peaceful walk listening To call to prayer Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #209
Scrambling the eggs Fish rot on the dock today Nothing left but hate Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Book Review- A Little Treasury of Haiku Translated By Peter Beilenson
Yes, this little book is a treasure chest full of haiku poems from Japanese poets of the past. The Little Treasury of Haiku is a small…
Haiku #208
Five days heavy rain No beach, but roof does not leak Glad shack on high ground Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #207
Afternoon rainstorm Lost all of my energy Maybe take a nap Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #206
Sitting on beach chair Sun cooks oil coated skin Tide rolls in cools feet Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #205
No rain birdbath dry Turtle swimming in koi pond Wife has hot flashes Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #204
Holes side of roof Mama Opossum and babies Live inside rent-free Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #203
Bromeliad dies Land replenished new pups grow Hot wet days begin Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #202
Carambola Tree Constantly making a mess Fruit is delicious Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #201
Sun and rain sneak inside Shack sinking into sand Aging just like me Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #200
Retail store wasteland Close layoff sell online Change or rot on vine Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #199
When will phone ring? Feeding goldfish to keep busy Rain falls no one calls Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #198
Hot sand burns my feet Eating cold watermelon Watching seagulls fly Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #197
Leaky shower Drip drip drip please fix me Old home always needs some love Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #196
A picturesque night Choppy sea who will help me? Keep swimming forward Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #195
Strong wind heavy rain Ocean waves erode past Pain gone now have clear path Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku # 194
Closing front gate Daylight gone tools in the shed Spiritually well-fed Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #193
Half-asleep tree frog Stuck on my kitchen window Nonjudgmental friend Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #192
Wet chilly morning Crawling out of warm bed Chickens need to be fed Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #191
Homemade vegetable soup French bread in the oven All-day reading books Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #190
Sushi sake beer Home together for New Year Fifties easier Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #189
Step inside my boots They are wet cold will feel loose Now beg for some coins Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Haiku #188
You now have the fame Nothing will slow down your train Why so unhappy? Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Haiku #187
Chiseled out abscessed tooth Tossed into rusty can Lifetime of lost dreams Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #186
Standing top of hill Screaming that you have control No one can hear you Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku # 185
Faceless nameless ghosts Frantically stock shelves all night Kowtow to machine Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2017
Haiku #184
Of course I’m employed Work one full time two part time Middle Class has died Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Haiku #183
Watching dry waterfall No running water just rocks Bird rests his mind Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #182
Morning drizzle Listening to Shakuhachi Pruning bonsai trees * Here is an outstanding Cd on Amazon.com. Samples are located on their site. Shakuhachi – The Japanese…
Haiku #181
Barefoot simple dress The Brasileira plays guitar On front porch swing Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #179
Starting motorbike Morning ride along A1A Sea air soothes me Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #177
Winter cold snap Honeybell oranges soon ripe Gastronomic delight Note to readers: Poem refers to Florida winter gardening. Just a bit of cold gives…
Haiku #176
Bought old pickup truck Hitch up house on wheels Let’s see America Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #175
Tropical storm gone Angry Atlantic Ocean Snatching my surfboard Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #174
Our lovely daughter Turning pages time rolls by You’re now thirty five Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #172
Butterflies all gone Clouds completely cover sun Nukes killed everyone Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #171
Nippy morning Fly fishing for rainbow trout River moving slowly Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #170
Garden vegetables Mixed with herbs in slow cooker Love is in the home Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #169
Drinking hot chocolate Watching snow fall on rock garden No rush to leave Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #168
Heliconia Queen of tropical garden Hummingbird’s best friend Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #167
Unforgiving heat Camel marching on the sand Desert tests the man Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #166
Boots places on stoop Morning garden duties done Time to watch moss grow Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #165
Cool under palm tree Young man repairs fishnet Continues tradition Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku #164
Spiders crawling on wall Rain stopped bananas will grow tall Rooster calls Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016
Haiku # 163
Midnight bandits Raccoons having koi dinner Sashimi by the pond Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2016