Haiku #267
Snow keeps falling Fireplace offers protection Love smell of new book Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
Snow keeps falling Fireplace offers protection Love smell of new book Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
Not sure when it hits I’m calm Then earthquake comes I sit Shake Wait Shake When will it end? Sometimes goes for hours Occasionally days…
Today Had a discussion with the PA Leave in five more days New medicine seems okay Quiet in the lockup When I came in, it…
Fire burns Anxiety churns Please Help me Escape reality Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling OFF Mental Illness HERE …
Tangled in a web I try to flee from my demons I ask myself “Am I drifting into insanity?” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
3AM Wake up soaking wet 4 days in a row Shivering Medication side effect Causing me to lose more weight Copyright© Edge of…
Changing hospital gown Looking in mirror I see a skeleton Lost over 40 lbs Neck bones stick out Still eating very little Copyright© Edge…
The circle spins Nothing helps I sit rotting away in the pit Rats nibbling at my flesh Exposing Depression Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Medication Time Do not be late Stand in line Same time Everyday 9 am 9 pm Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
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…
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…
Sometimes It becomes so dam hard The weight Sinks me into the ground Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 More On Peeling…
It takes a tremendous amount of endurance to live with mental illness. Others see weakness, but they are too blind to appreciate the tenacity.…
He suffered 5-6 panic attacks a day For over 50 years Nervous system worn out He capitulated and went on medication Copyright©…
Putting aside that sharing a husband (not a man) but a husband, the person you are building a life with it must be impossible, when…
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Glaziers melt World leaders talk Nothing gets done Climate change is real Glaziers melt World leaders talk Nothing get done How much longer can This…
Passing through doorway Entering unknown She looked above Then below Watching silhouettes drift by Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry…
This time the depression Holds me tight Like a vice Alone Again Tonight I continue to fight Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
Stuck with glue Thoughts will not move What can I do? Just suffer Wait for time to pass Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021…
Internet Leveled Playing field Developing nation’s companies Can now compete with Developed nation’s companies Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 Edge of…
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I cry Sometimes I can flood the driest desert with my tears It feels good to cry It feels bad when I cry Why…
I’m waiting patiently Here it is coming around again I reach out to catch No It passes me by Laughing all the way Another missed…
My brain will not comply Trying desperately to push out thoughts Not succeeding It is a war Negative thinking again wins the battle Another awful…
Flood gates open Anxiety sucks the happiness from me The pain pushes all my emotion buttons Medication not working I suffer alone No place…
Soon The only thing Different Between countries Will be Language Food And A few left over customs Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
Everything Complex Simplicity out the window The power changing Emerging markets Skimming The Cream Off From USA & Europe Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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I’m a human being Just because I’m mentally ill Does not give society the right to Abuse Humiliate Control Or Take away my dignity …
I do not think I will ever feel right My nervous system is fried Each day the same Living in pain Sitting in bed Praying…
Today I remember yesterday One after another Thoughts Pop up Unfortunately Today I also have the reality of the struggle Controlling my depression Copyright©…
Writing Is freedom To let the mind Flow wherever it likes Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
The warriors fought Ship off shore The divine wind Settled the score Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Fear Causes anxiety Anxiety Creates More Fear How do I get off This Rollercoaster? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 Edge of…
On a mental lockup floor 24×7 Everything based on routine Isolated from outside world No worries No responsibilities Just follow the rules Take twice a…
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Sometimes I lie in bed Thinking If only this or that was different Things would Have turned out Better for me Copyright© Edge of…
Bowl of soup Slices of bread Four floors up Poverty Hidden Inside a 10×20 room Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
The General Stood there Looking Straight ahead Unemotional Explaining The false gains Of the war Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
He travels in his van Throughout the American West Creating Rock art Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
He does not remember much about his mother Even when at times Drifting through murky memories If he did not have a photo of her…
She Collects cheap jewelry Purchased at Garage sales & Flea markets Then Meticulously stores Each piece In Fine jewelry boxes Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
After kneeling down to pray The soldier Picked up his rifle And Went to battle Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
He is a philosopher who once a year makes a pilgrimage Takes notes Photographs Then returns home and create journals Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
The Old man Spoke to the children Of the desert village About the mystical fantasy OASIS Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If…
Deep long breaths Inhale Exhale Desperately Trying To release air From the anxiety balloon Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 Edge of…
I can feel the load Mind no longer guides Nervous system All circuit overloaded Psychological Trauma Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2021 …
She is still rattled Only time Will heal the sore He is not there anymore Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
Slowly With Precise rhythm The monk Sweeps leaves off temple’s steps Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
Jackals Wait Patiently Then Feed On The 25% Of A Workers’ Paycheck Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
I’m locked away without a computer But I have paper and something to say So I write Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 …
For those of you old enough Do you remember? Young boys on their bicycles delivering the daily newspaper And Teenage boys pumping gas and cleaning…
What could I do But Pray? That the next one called would not be me Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my…
The cycles spin Everyone walking away Who is going to pick up the trash? Hey look There goes a white Rolls Chauffeur wearing a Bowler…
Falcon circles above Eyes on Which dove for dinner? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
On the church balcony Old man sits Looking like a mummy From past millenniums Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
I try not to remember The simple times Life ran smooth Today I struggle to hold it all together Money is important I Try not…
Sistine chapel Looking up at the ceiling She began to cry Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
They crew tired of the city hectic life So all the kinfolk decided to move back to the country Bought a farm Living a simple…
The wizard is A top notch astronomer But his passion is The supernatural Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped,…
Leaning on a guard rail The women Looking worn out Just off from work Her face displaying frustration Having to ride the bus home …
Once a year She makes an appearance Some say it is her birthday Only a few say they have witnessed The event 1,000’s of years…
He works with iron His sculptures are rough But all tell a story And display sense of power Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020…
Rolling hills Century old farmhouses A forgotten lifestyle Kept alive by the old folks Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Old city Things still somewhat like the past Old man not in a hurry Pushing his cart full of potatoes While cars rush pass him…
I once tasted The sweet honey of youth It hurts that I’m no longer needed Age offer many benefits such as experience Discrimination exists It’s…
Her life is always In a disarray Short on money Out of time And always makes Hasty conclusions Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020…
I try to think positive But it is difficult when Day after day Acid rain comes down Burning the smile off my face Copyright©…
Using a Jack hammer I worked Through that night Chipping away Searching for The cure Hidden In my primitive mind Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Alone The depression beast wraps It sides around a thick dark cloud Quickly I’m overwhelmed with emotions Unable to move from my chair Paralyzed The…
Her anxiety Always Leads Her To believe A Problem will become A Complete disaster Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 More On Peeling…
When you’re sick Really sick It is easy To drop All the other priorities in life Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If…
Dragonfly Sits on top of flower spike Pretending He is king of the garden Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Rocky cliffs Acapulco divers Without fear Dive Into treacherous waters Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved…
Iguanas and pythons Have successfully Learn to adapt To South Florida’s environment Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Terracotta soldiers Follow Emperor Into after life Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please consider…
Everyone Has troubles The question is How much is too much? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
Buddha statue Peacefully Sits Watching Over Temple Entrance Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you, please…
The castle stand still Remarkably much of the structure remains intact Left over from time so long ago Tourists walk inside Hands glued to a…
He always got the better deal Except During his three marriages That all ended In bitter costly divorces Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020…
For over 50 years The monk Lived in the same cave He has never used the internet Or Has a Smartphone Copyright© Edge of…
Last night I woke up soaking wet in my dream Oscar Wilde told me “Be your eccentric self people will despise your individuality but you…
American middle aged men and older will continue now and in the future have trouble finding work in the existing and rapidly expanding economy …
American buffalo Hunted by Indians Only for food and clothing Almost wiped out By Europeans settlers Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If…
A mule Loaded with supplies Determination Desire for riches The miner Set out to find gold In Canada’s Klondike Region Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
The philosopher’s mind Spinning around the clock Sleep here and there Slowly Went Insane Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
When sick for a longtime It becomes difficult To think clearly Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or…
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…
Stingy Republicans Let Population Suffer With No Stimulus Checks Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained, or moved you,…
young boy loves to float tiny toy boat in mothers large teacup Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
When was the last time you seen a rainbow? After a rain I go out searching for one In my life Everything is gray I…
Cat plays with frog Becomes bored jumps at the bird Runs away from iguana Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry…
Been a long time Rode my bicycle today Took off my shirt Sun on my back Off to the beach I went Watching the waves…
Even though confined to a wheelchair He Would say “One day” “I will ride a motorcycle across America” Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…