Living On The Streets Of New York City | Circa 1989
Written by Victoria Marie Alonso I left everything behind, friends and family, the safety of a home that did not feel like my home…
Rewind Series | Homelessness
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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Lived in my car as a teenager Difficult fear to let go of Late 50’s something clicked No longer afraid of being homeless Copyright©…
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He held up a big sign that read “Please spare some change I have dreams You can help me achieve” Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Walking along the road Cars pass by Garbage Occasionally Tossed at me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
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Until we let go of all possessions we will not be free Clothes on my body Are my only desire Will I find a warm…
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I’m homeless No responsibilities I have free will Answer to nobody Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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She forages for food thru the dumpster “It is better than working for a living” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
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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…
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lifetime watching gold coins disappear into the deep well Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
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flat tire push bike look around no help found huffing puffing drop bicycle everything now possible will not go home these old bones now walk alone…
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standing in light rain belly growling stopped front of restaurant window fantasize eating gourmet pizza drinking craft beer Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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sitting on sidewalk not saying a word rattling coins in my cup Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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worn torn flip flops head high commanding attention the middle aged lady pushed her cart unhurriedly across the intersection Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Sitting at bus stop Broke Cold Hungry Out of luck Smoking cheap cigar Always told would go far Long ago Stopped Reaching for stars Copyright©…
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swiftly walking past man soaking wet lying on sidewalk pedestrians holding umbrellas shield themselves from light rain Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
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slowly pushing cart dead-end alleyway maybe mid-twenties hair completely grey frozen face her eyes look faraway Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 Who is…
Make It Home For The Night | Homeless Shelters In Montreal
Photographer Tema Stauffer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘WHERE DO YOU SLEEP? ‘ To see Tema’s…
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under the wood steps protected from sun old man sleeps not bothered by tourists walking up and down to and from the beach KINDLE Ebook |…
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holding beer can in paper sack he sat on the dirty sidewalk enshrined by the shadow against the building Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
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Young girl Sitting on dirty blanket Tiny fingers Reaching into packet Scarfs down Leftover French fries Mother Collected While Begging on the street * Find More…
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Monday morning Missing his front teeth He stood on busy street corner Laughing at everyone going to work * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
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Frail woman Worn dirty clothes Chewing nails Resting on cement bench Looking Far away Maybe for a better place * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
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Digging deep into the sidewalk trash can, the shabby dressed man found a copy of The Wall Street Journal. Stepping onto the city bus, he sat…
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A man carries his sack on his back Holding his thumb up Hoping to catch a ride To anywhere. * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
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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…
The Streets, The People & The Stories Under The Glamorous Hollywood Sun | Part #2
Photographer Andy Hann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street/documentary photography. From his project ‘Welcome to Hollywood’. To see Andy’s body of…
The Streets, The People & The Stories Under The Glamorous Hollywood Sun
Photographer Andy Hann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Welcome to Hollywood‘. To see Andy’s gallery…
Life In The Philippines’ Largest Open Dumpsite
Photographer Francoise Holtzmacher is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Mothers Courage and Their Children‘. To see…
Keeping The Past In A Bag – The Meaning Of The Homeless Cherished Possessions
Photographer Gregg Segal is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Things From Home‘. To see Gregg’s body of…
“…they had machetes and sticks and guns…” Evicted From Nairobi’s Slum Without Alternative Housing
Photojournalist and Documentary Photographer Natalia Jidovanu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘No Land’s Man:Forced Evictions…
‘Make It Home For The Night’ – Noel House, A Homeless Women’s Shelter In Seattle
Artist and Photographer Bootsy Holler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Shelter‘. To see Bootsy’s…
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Step inside my boots They are wet cold will feel loose Now beg for some coins Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Linda’s Story – Surviving Homelessness In Britain
Photojournalist and Documentary Photographer Cinzia D’Ambrosi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘The Other Half‘. To see…
Urban Poverty – Prostitution, Drug Addiction & Homelessness In Barcelona
Photographer and Visual Artist Luca Aimi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘The Water…
Homelessness & Heroin Addiction-Bradford, England
Photographer John Bolloten is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project and future book ‘Nothing To See…