Leon Battista Alberti Early Renaissance Born: 14 February 1404, Genoa, Italy Nationality: Italian Died: 25 April 1472, Rome, Italy
Santa Maria Novella by Leon Battista Alberti
Pelagic
Inspired by A Word A Day – thank you, Anu
Above the Brine
The hidden caves on a rugged coastline That the ancient smugglers knew so well Now stories of legend of which we tell
Mehndi
Inspired by Word of the Day
According
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl
30 Years to Life by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
Slash is a British-American musician best known as the lead guitarist in the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses with whom he achieved global success in the late-1980s and early-1990s. Slash is considered one of the greatest guitarists in history
Getting It Right
I’m older now but probably not much wiser seasons turn and years go by one transitioning into the next
Last time, I think by Kobayashi Issa
Last time, I think, I'll brush the flies
La Boheme by Ruggero Leoncavallo
Ruggero Leoncavallo 1857-1919
Clear and Rest
Inspired by and written for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge – thank you Ronovan
Flowery Mead
A warmth as intense as flowery mead Entwined with a memory and castaway Like a pilfered thought from a dream Recalling a place, a holiday How did I forget with so little heed
The Jubilee Sov’reign by Marriott Edgar
On Jubilee Day the Ramsbottoms Invited relations to tea, Including young Albert's grandmother- An awkward old . . party, was she
Peaches by The Stranglers
The Stranglers are a rock band emerging from punk rock scene in the mid-1970s
Crystals- Tiger’s Eye
Tiger’s Eye has many healing properties, including issues surrounding grounding and confidence and is particularly good for the lower chakras, especially the Solar Plexus and the Root chakras,
Rhythm 10 by Marina Abramovic
Rhythm 10 by Marina Abramovic Rhythm 101973Performance Art20 knives, tape recorder Abramovic’s first explorations into Performance Art focused on sound installations, however, increasingly she incorporated her body into her work – quite often causing herself harm in the process. For “Rhythm 10” Abramovic used a series of 20 knives to rapidly stab at the spaces … Continue reading Rhythm 10 by Marina Abramovic
Cherubic
Inspired by AWAD – thank you, Anu Form: Kimo golden eyes burning with chaotic mischiefnow stare sweet with innocencesweet girl, my little cat ©JezzieGFarmer2022
Just Be You
Inspired by and written for Sadje’s Sunday Poser – thank you, Sadje It all depends on what or who you are looking good for really. If it is for your own self-esteem, then do it. It is not vanity to make oneself feel good, it is healthy and good for one’s mental health. That I … Continue reading Just Be You
Dilemma
Wicked Midnight knew the time was coming when she would have to make her life decision. The coming of age in Sara was nothing to celebrate
Juliet by Hilaire Belloc
How did the party go in Portman Square? I cannot tell you; Juliet was not there
He Came — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Written by Jezzie G He came to the dark shores that night, a hero to be on his quest. a mere boy is he, no brave knight to do his best. The tales of old, the only clue, to the task he has set upon. this, is something he has to do.… He Came … Continue reading He Came — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Redondilla Rose
The beauty found within a rose as tender petals softly spread intimate scent to fill my head and all my wanton thoughts disclose
Wintersun by BOND
https://youtu.be/5CPUWI-1zQY Wintersun2000Classical Pop BONDClassical PopFormed: 2000Nationality: Australian BOND BOND is a string quartet formed by music producer Mike Batt and promoter Mel Bush in 2000. The current line-up consists of Tania Davis (first violinist), Eos Counsell (second violin), Elspeth Hanson (viola), and Gay-Yee Westerhoff (cello). Hanson replaced original band member Havlie Ecker 2ho left in … Continue reading Wintersun by BOND
A Touch of Rouge
Just a brief momentary glance Right before thinking had a chance
Minute Poem Notes
Some forms of poetry seem to have come out of nowhere, which appears to be the case of the Minute Poem Form. The guidelines are as follows The poem consists of 3 quatrains. The first line of each quatrain has 8 syllables, and the remaining three lines have 4 syllables each. The rhyme scheme is … Continue reading Minute Poem Notes
Youth
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Haiku as puberty bitesimpatient demands for selfbut adulthood sucks ©JezzieG2022
Happiness by Louise Gluck
A man and a woman lie on a white bed. It is morning. I think Soon they will waken. On the bedside table is a vase
Yantra by Vanessa Mae
https://youtu.be/mhQZh3Q5l50 Yantra2001Classical Pop Vanessa MaeClassical, Classical PopBorn: 27 October 1978, SingaporeNationality: Thai-British Vanessa Mae Mae is a violinist and has achieved album sales reaching several million, and in 2006 she was the wealthiest entertainer under 30. Mae also competed under the name Vanessa Vanakorn for Thailand in the 2014 Winter Olympics alpine skiing
Perfect Love
She is a mystery to me Just how she does it all and some Being all things, she needs to be
Questioning Forgiveness
It is far easier to forgive other people, to let them off the hook and take the blame for their actions onto myself. They can’t help it; they don’t mean to
Sunday Sonnet – Most Glorious Lord of Life by Edmund Spenser
Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day Didst make thy triumph over death and sin, And having harrowed hell didst bring away Captively thence captive, us to win:
Destination Surrealistic Imagination — NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Edge of Humanity Magazine
Written by Jezzie G – Paint and canvas, pencils and water, four simple things, four keys to me. – Happiness reflected in bright colours. The sad times come in dark hues. – The canvas doesn’t question me. Just goes with the brush flow. – From canvas, I have no need to hide. No pretence, no bottling […] … Continue reading Destination Surrealistic Imagination — NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Edge of Humanity Magazine
Good for the Health
A wild revolution of body and mind When towards self you begin to be kind
Médrano II by Alexander Archipenko
Médrano II by Alexander Archipenko Médrano II1913-14CubismPainted tin, wood, glass, and painted oilclothThe Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA “Médrano II” displayed the influence of Cubism on Archipenko’s work. Set off by colour and a back panel that framed and supports the figure, the volumes of the body are articulated through intersecting planes, cone, … Continue reading Médrano II by Alexander Archipenko
Token
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt - thank you, Sheryl Form: Haiku a badge of honouran expression of meritpyramid relics ©JezzieG2022
Ready for Love by Bad Company
https://youtu.be/nbqjBpNT1sc Ready for LoveAlbum: Bad CompanyDate: 1974Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Bad Company Bad Company Formed in England in 1973, Bad Company are a rock supergroup. They enjoyed success throughout the 1970s under the management of Peter Grant, who also managed Led Zeppelin. To date, they have sold over 40 million albums worldwide
Sonnet Reversed Notes
Created by: Rupert BrookeStructure: Couplet and 3 quatrainsMeter: Decasyllabic or pentameterRhyme Scheme: aa bcbddedefgfg Example Sonnet Reversed by Rupert Brooke Hand trembling towards hand; the amazing lightsOf heart and eye. They stood on supreme heights. Ah, the delirious weeks of honeymoon!Soon they returned, and, after strange adventures,Settled at Balham by the end of June.Their money … Continue reading Sonnet Reversed Notes
Fateful Moment
Far-reaching events changing the course of living be it gentle persuasion or a hefty shove
Roentgenize
Inspired by Word of the Day Form: Lune exposing fractures reset bones healing in plaster ©JezzieGFarmer2022
Keeping Up Appearances
Simeon Jones has bought a new car it’s parked outside like a shining new star and his wife, Betty has the latest
Inclement
Inspired by and written for Your Daily Word Prompt – thank you, Sheryl Form: Haiku the air is bitingout where fog kisses the groundyet birds still sing joy ©JezzieG2022
Interlope
Inspired by AWAD – thank you, Anu Form: Kimo in serene moments of contemplationwhen those intrusions invadedid you have to butt in? ©JezzieGFarmer2022
Kismet by BOND
https://youtu.be/EfImvO-iWb0 Kismet2000Classical Pop BONDClassical PopFormed: 2000Nationality: Australian BOND BOND is a string quartet formed by music producer Mike Batt and promoter Mel Bush in 2000. The current line-up consists of Tania Davis (first violinist), Eos Counsell (second violin), Elspeth Hanson (viola), and Gay-Yee Westerhoff (cello). Hanson replaced original band member Havlie Ecker 2ho left in … Continue reading Kismet by BOND
Thus, Love Speaks
What are these words that speak of love so true In the wilderness of our busy world The wild words of love speak to me and you
Kissass by Allen Ginsberg
Kissass is the Part of Peace America will have to Kissass Mother Earth
One Small Day by Ultravox
https://youtu.be/NL3CNiKtaYY One Small DayAlbum: LamentDate: 1984Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Ultravox Ultravox Ultravox were a new wave band formed in London in 1974 as Tiger Lily. Between 1980 and 1986 they achieved seven Top Ten albums and seventeen Top 40 singles in the UK, including ‘Vienna’ in 1981. Between 1974 and 1978 Ultravox was fronted by John Foxx. … Continue reading One Small Day by Ultravox
Miss Dean Reads
Daisy Dean lived her life through fiction Predictions in writer’s diction
Rephahim Shade – 2 by Jules Olitski
Rephahim Shade - 21974AbstractAcrylic on canvasPrivate Collection To the consternation of his supporters, Olitski abandoned his spray guns and bright vibrant colours in the mid-1970s, instead turning to a monochromatic palette and gestured broad brushwork. His work remained abstract; however, its dark and earthy tones and expressive application of paint were inspired by European Old … Continue reading Rephahim Shade – 2 by Jules Olitski
Mathnawi Notes
The Mathnawi is written in rhyming couplets and emerged from an Iranian form around the 4th-10th century, which goes a long way to explain the form’s Persian name. The subject matter is normally heroic, religious, or romantic.There is no limit to number of couplets employed, however the lines are usually between ten and twelve syllables.The … Continue reading Mathnawi Notes
Joker and the Thief by Wolfmother
https://youtu.be/ySjXFjLTagQ Joker and the ThiefAlbum: WolfmotherDate: 2005Genre: Alternative/IndieArtist: Wolfmother Wolfmother Wolfmother is a band from Sydney, Australia, formed in 2004. Centered around the vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, who is the only constant member of the line-up. The band has had many line-up changes and its current incarnation includes Hamish Rosser on drums, and Brad … Continue reading Joker and the Thief by Wolfmother
Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo
https://youtu.be/rWDBOQ0jPMo Pagliacci1892Opera Ruggero LeoncavalloOperaBorn: 23 April 1857, Naples, ItalyNationality: ItalianDied: 9 August 1919, Montecatini Terme, Italy Ruggero Leoncavallo 1857-1919 Leoncavallo was an opera composer and librettist. He produced numerous operas and other songs throughout his career but is best known for the opera “Pagliacci” which remains one of the most popular and frequently performed works … Continue reading Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo
Writer’s Life #6 — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Written By The Hermit Poet Coming into the Hermit’s library Wife Said “I cannot take it any longer” “I need to dust this place” Armed With a box full of dusters We cleaned a few shelves of books Then She Started sneezing And Needed to take a break Saved By an allergy attack… Writer’s Life … Continue reading Writer’s Life #6 — Edge of Humanity Magazine
sun beyond the clouds
Simply mind-blowing, well done, Paul
We Are Preppers — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Written By The Hermit Poet Damn right World Is in the shitter Two years of food on hand Kitchen cabinets Full of carefully marked cans Solar panels on the roof Giant sized chicken coop All emergency supplies needed Preparations completed Every night Me and the Mrs. Watch the news Drink cans of beer Feeling… We … Continue reading We Are Preppers — Edge of Humanity Magazine
Yellow-rumped Warbler — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. There are several warbler species that spend the warm months in various habitats in southern Arizona. The Yellow-rumped Warbler is one of the very few that can be seen here year-round. They’re pretty easy to find if […] … Continue reading Yellow-rumped Warbler — Sonoran Images
Mixed Media | Marthe Ngandu — NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Edge of Humanity Magazine
View PORTFOLIO Artist Statement & Bio . . The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is a Edge of Humanity Magazine project. ABOUT The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and collectors with artists DIRECTLY. The gallery is not a mall, but instead a collection of remarkable works of art that bring together artists and potential buyers. Following Edge […] … Continue reading Mixed Media | Marthe Ngandu — NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Edge of Humanity Magazine
Hermit Thrush — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. The Hermit Thrush is definitely not a desert-inhabiting species. This is a woodland bird, often found foraging at the bases of mature trees. Paradoxically, it is a fairly common bird in southern Arizona. How can we account […] … Continue reading Hermit Thrush — Sonoran Images
Wire Sculptures | Clive Maddison — NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Edge of Humanity Magazine
View PORTFOLIO Artist Statement & Bio . . The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is a Edge of Humanity Magazine project. ABOUT The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and collectors with artists DIRECTLY. The gallery is not a mall, but instead a collection of remarkable works of art that bring together artists and potential buyers. Following Edge […] … Continue reading Wire Sculptures | Clive Maddison — NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Edge of Humanity Magazine
Vermilion Flycatchers — Females — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. I post images of Vermilion Flycatchers from time to time. Usually, it’s the males, with their brilliant scarlet plumage. Personally, I believe that the females of this species are just as pretty as are the males, just […] … Continue reading Vermilion Flycatchers — Females — Sonoran Images
Sunday reflection . . . The happiest people I know….
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“The happiest people I know are people who don’t even think about being happy. They just think about being good neighbors, good people. And then happiness sort of sneaks in the back window while they are busy doing good.”
Rabbi Harold S Kushner
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Forgotten Remnants
Forgotten Remnants
Distant memories scattered inside my mind,
the litter from past laughter and pain
forgotten remnants of time that remain
as barriers that my heart lingers behind.
A heart that loved and lost, battered, and scarred,
the stains no soap and water can remove
ingrained by years to leave another groove,
agony's welt where loving senses charred.
Dark empty places yet love lights a flame,
a dream whispered by a sweet tender voice,
once more the heart and mind must make a choice,
the old battle that always ends the same
For it is only when I let myself feel
the joy of love, my pain begins to heal
©JezzieG2010
eternal love
Androgyny Confounds
Androgyny Confounds
Form: Loose Sapphic
What is to say of my androgynous state,
the son that never was born in blissful joy
or the maiden daughter unblessed by beauty
just where should I be?
I see balance with nature's most sacred act
that gave me life so I may learn who I am,
from their love, the act of he and she, the rose
with a boyish smile.
Yet if she should hold me close and kiss the smile
my Sapphic heart would be dared to quench her thirst
as molten femininity embraces
the girl that I am.
Labels of identity fail to touch the truth
or justify the woman that breathes in me
mere titles cannot express lores of passion
as I understand
©JezzieG2010
Jezzie G 