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Players Beginning to understand All held together with rubber bands Sinking into quicksand No longer hit parade It is a charade Hurry Close window shades…
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Old man palm grows slow Butterflies float high and low Bamboo knows only speed Blue Jay feasts on black oil sunflower seeds Copyright© Edge…
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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…
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rainbow bounces off spider web pink plumeria flowers fall create colorful bed lizard lounging under morning sun defensively moving his head Copyright© Edge of…
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searching for answers I step on a fire ant mound I’m the intruder everyone protects their home Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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Eyeballs everywhere Population told to fear Freedom rapidly disappears Phones are tapped Internet hacked Life totally tracked Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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every day moving bales of hay convenience fear of change only one act in play Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
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the Seeker went east hoping to locate peace world changed wealth and power is the game Philosophers long ago left on steam engine trains …
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Big Boss makes a change Peons shortchanged Why sweat under hot sun? Digging gold by the ton Laboring for everyone-else is not fun Copyright©…
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I’m your only love yet you bring me to my knees we build our castle then you hammer it into the ground Copyright©…
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self-worth gone once wore pressed clothes stood tall today all have walked away Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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playing violin blocking out all of her sins until music stopped then looked into the mirror horrified past reappeared Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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slow down have a seat your heart is full of deceit hate controls your soul you cannot even sit still my advice is to just…
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relax take deep breaths understanding you have needs I am here to please giving oil massage this is for real not a mirage Copyright©…
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lost a friend today thought all was OK I’m a marshmallow maybe she back tomorrow until then feel much sorrow Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Had fight with wife Decided to go out for night Went down to South Beach In shock with price of drinks Complained Bartender called police…
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heavy rain storm birds looking for place to hide squirrels not far behind bamboo dancing in the wind happy shack roof not leaking again …
Waste
the old man never changed his life shortchanged every day anger never far away Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
Trapped
I run fast faster not fast enough nighttime dreams continue to rattle my mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
CCCXVIII
another coconut falls I’m watching birds sip water from hanging trays my tired bones feel better on cushy rocking chair hours pass I have no cares…
Boiling Over
of course folks upset most just wake-up brush teeth shower work sleep same same across each sea perpetual motion little time for cup of tea…
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walking home path blocked with barricades starting to rain I do not have an umbrella turning around find higher ground sit down open can of…
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Two frogs sitting on a rock 1st one says: “I bet you cannot jump to the rock all the way over there.” 2nd frog eagerly responds:…
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on my knees hands clawing into the soil dirt under fingernails frantically searching for lost pieces of my mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
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methodically pealing away sunburned skin laughing crying I am now living Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained…
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running down the hill chasing after logic huffing puffing intuition far far behind me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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carrying a load floating on a cloud What is the difference? blue jay calls me another leaf falls from tree Copyright© Edge of…
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Tropical storm near Trying to prepare Waves coming in strong Electric may soon be gone Glad we have a case of rum Copyright© Edge…
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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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rusty chipped shovel we work together sunshine rain keep digging is our mantra hopefully partners forever Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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sitting at her desk wearing only sexy lingerie she is assertively typing away I whisper “ take a break and let’s play” Copyright© Edge…
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turning off the international news sitting in total darkness listening to the cello smoking his corn pipe the old man becomes depressed about human viciousness…
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today brown box arrived so many packs of seeds fresh vegetables Fall Winter Spring from my tropical garden Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
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late afternoon garden walk visiting friends who do not talk colors for my enjoyment never disappointment Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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People spread gossip because it pumps up their ego and they feel tall They say: “come to me and I will tell all” The person…
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Could the end be near? Why is social media scared? Big boys Experimenting With no more likes Extra Extra Cracks in ice Who will control…
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I believed in you Then you went and crushed me too Cut glass all around Lost dreams never to be found Hope is buried in…
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Life full of sorrow He lost his pride long ago Standing on corner Asking only for a beer to hide fear of tomorrow Copyright©…
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Puff Puff The Balloon Needs to be greatest in room Everyone must love me I’m Smart Beautiful Sexy Deep inside unhappy Copyright© Edge of…
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Grind Grind the wheel Life gave you a bad deal Everyone to blame Hurt all who enter your lane Decades went by Missed the train …
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She was easy on makeup Jeans and a nice tight tank top Met at honky-tonk Danced Kissed, Drank beers Watched sunrise from back of pickup…
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tiptoeing inside clandestina very shy just a little peep not even sure what she seeks obsessed with wizard’s mystique Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Fort Liquor Dale Clean sandy beaches Blonde tan sexy females Sailboats Powerboats Hot tub parties for swingers Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Dawn Among An Ancient Treasure
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The desert is dark The city lights are few The silence is overwhelming The morning fog consumes the…
Small Business Wisdom # 2
Toot Toot the horn Salesmanship not to be scorned Widgets must be sold Remember Every no One step closer to pot of gold Copyright©…
Small Business Wisdom #1
Customers are gold Market or nothing sold Balance Sheet is bible Innovate Do not copy rivals Stay liquid for survival Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
CCCLV
Snap Snap Bubblegum Waiting Will bus come? Rain falls Feet hurt Standing on wet dirt Water now stuck in my ear Shake Shake My head…
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Went out for walk Everyone texting would not talk Inside shack too long Something appears very wrong Human interaction gone Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Slept long long time Still able to write poems that rhyme Left shack for look Met chap who spoke gobbledygook Confused Went home to read…
CCCLIX | Making the Land Work for Me
Mornings Walk around tropical garden Collect dry coconuts Cut down Black Green Yellow Bamboo * Afternoons Sitting at my workbench Designing Constructing One of a…
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sometimes heavy tattered backpack can no longer be carried only solution walk away Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped…
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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…
CCCLXII
large fig leaf falls on stone patio interrupting quiet night Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you,…
CCCLXIII
strong wind hanging vine swings caterpillar clings bird bath dry algae begins to die Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped…
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Birds coming to eat Feeders full of seeds Fresh water in trays Goldfinches Cardinals Blue Jays I watch an aerial ballet Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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White powdered ski slopes Dressed warm and holding you close Lighting fireplace Rich dark chocolate fondue All night I make love to you Copyright© Edge…
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Slowly sweeping leaves Squirrels playing in the trees Citrus fruit to eat Wind chimes blowing with the breeze Colorful birds eating seeds Copyright© Edge of…
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She left me All I have is my 99 Cadillac No air I sleep in the back Crisscross USA Killing pain while riding highways Drive…
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She loves me Loyal Trustworthy Sexy Wears no makeup Very Very Very Low maintenance However Draws the line……………… Living like a nomad During 50’s, 60’s,…
CCCLXXIII
Morning Spread tar on shack roof Afternoon Pull weeds Watch herb garden grow Nighttime Shish Kebabs on barbecue Frogs provide entertainment Copyright© Edge of…
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All Illusion Once on top then fall to ground Gather all around Enjoy sweetness of life Tomorrow Misfortune may bite Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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She works the laundromat Washes and folds clothes all day Makes peanuts for pay Can never keep bills at bay Yet she smiles everyday …
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Minnows in sea Some march to mediocrity Squawking like ducks On and on they have no luck Waiting for delivery truck Copyright© Edge of…
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Stop sprinkling nonsense Lighting two bit incense Inside you know score Peddling fiction because bored No one trusts you anymore Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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let’s sell it all my love shack bikes books plants even LP’s no kids to feed travel world like hippies backpacks you & me…
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You look at me with contempt in your eyes You hate me, but there is no reason why I make you feel uncomfortable, because you…
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many rush by I’m not disturbed keeping my head down rarely do I make a sound sweeping scooping up bits of trash pushing my janitor…
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The Wine glass 3/4 full of Cabernet Sauvignon Falling Oh so slow Onto the white ceramic tile floor Shattered Relationship no more Copyright© Edge…
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birds sing distant church bell rings I just imagine these things enjoying “The Peace” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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most nights alone sitting on cool cement bench he reaches into his sacred small sack grabbing tossing one by one Chattahoochee pebbles into the pond…
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Months go by Water to shack goes………. Drip Drip Drip Not sure why??? Water bills Same Same Finally Missis Complains “Four minutes to fill pasta…
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Summer gone Time to slow down fun Again Tap Tap Tap Typewriter keys Spinning Grinding Wheel Hermit Poet Laboring for meals Copyright© Edge of…
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malnourished raccoons scavenging though dumpsters trying to survive man’s ferocious advancement of suburban paradise Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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Garden tomatoes Topped With Basil Blue cheese Balsamic vinegar Baked garlic bread Ice cold beer Simple pleasures I hold dear Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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You wrap me up in heavy chains Siphon the blood from my veins You dictate my every move Ration my water and food Even though…
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look into the mirror you’re a walking poison pill full of bitterness slaughtering all who do fall into your web of emptiness Copyright© Edge of…
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Sure I have been hurt Ground up Face rubbed in dirt Cheated Severely burnt Picked up what is left Moved on No way will I sing…
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Reach goals what for? Bust out emergency door Big Boss wants us lit Easy to control money pit Pitching dreams that don’t exist Copyright© Edge…
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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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Tumbling down All watched Without saying a sound Broken but not dead I pulled up my suspenders Snatched cane Marched straight ahead Copyright© Edge of…
“…you know you can’t sleep there” | Passages Of A Homeless Person’s Life
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey NFA I wake up And I’m on a train…
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Believers Wrapped in white robes Patiently Stand in line Holding Tiny pink flowers Exchanged For “Illusion of happiness” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019…
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No one knows my name I’m in the back Washing dishes Listening to laughter Happy people Enjoying Food & Wine Tomorrow Same time No one…
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The street performer Plays music on the corner Completely aware That he brings joy and despair To the few who still care Copyright© Edge of…
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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…
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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…
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Worn out joints Clattering bones Inflamed muscles Shuffling forward Clutching onto my walker I continue to chase after…….. “The Prize” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Falling overboard All alone in the sea Screaming “Please help me” You sail away with our dreams Drowning I watch hopelessly Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Hand-picked tomatoes Grown with love for table Topping fresh salads Mixed in pasta with scallops Homemade sauce fit for a palace Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Walking Old Quito Wallet picked by Bandido Turned red so upset Then my Senhorita said “Gringo lucky could be dead” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Golf course corner deals So many in power steal Suitcases of cash Wire funds no questions asked Retire Dubai and laugh Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
CDVI
Twelve blocks from South Beach Rented a very small room One month alone Meditated on Zen koan Not wiser, but beard sure has grown Copyright©…
CDVII
Throw your phone away Hop aboard sail with me Forget technology No slaves to gadgets at sea Wandering luddites FREE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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no longer a pet in society’s zoo paddling fully loaded canoe survive or die unconcerned nighttime entertained by stars in sky Copyright© Edge of…
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Every day Ramen noodles & Vietnamese hot sauce Cooked on single burner hot plate Paranoia Whispers Creative expiration date Callused fingers Rapidly Tap Tap Typewriter…
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,…
CDX
digging holes plants gently placed in soil dirty hands simplicity laboring on my piece of land Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my…
CDXI
Swinging in hammock morsels of sleep between light rain heat mosquitoes pestering me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained…
CDXII
Careful Early morning garden walk Quickly Takes the place of Chasing Things Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or…
CDXIII
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©…
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Window Shaker Outside Drain hole Drip Drip Drip Frogs Visit Enjoy Sips Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained…
