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About edenbray

I am a writer ... a beat poet who began writing poetry way back in 1966 ... 'edenbray is born ugly, wet, covered in blood, mucous & bodily functions, the effluence of my short life' ... I recently published my 1st solo Anthology - the best of 60 years writing - previously I ran my own Art Supplies Store for 40 yrs before I became a full-time writer I am a Blogger who has posted 1,000 poems - available in 24 themed booklets ... please ask for details + leave a 'like' or a comment for my encouragement, thank you so much for listening - I truly value your opinion on my work ~ in fact I literally survive on your creative input ~ edenbray

NUREMBURG 5

Posted on December 12, 2025 by edenbray

Nuremberg 5 .. Unashamed tears, a tributary     rivers run grey without a sun     banners unfurled in cardamom     reflect an orphaned moon Nuremberg, your clenched smile     your rendered face stained     till … Continue reading →

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OPTIMIST at the OPTOMETRIST

Posted on December 7, 2025 by edenbray

optimist at the optometrist .. . optimist at the optometrist 1, 000 illuminated eyes waiting to decide Buddy Holly brides endless eyebrows rising space-pod aliens disguise urban cowboys overheard in private conversations about their ears and eyes Marianna’s blackened eaux … Continue reading →

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HANDWRITTEN ODE TO PASSING STRANGER .. . .. .

Posted on September 25, 2025 by edenbray

HANDWRITTEN ODE TO PASSING STRANGER .. . .. . . .. shutdown the world as if it is winter oil your knives and store your tools for i have seen the winter’s edge and i have stood on land’s ledge … Continue reading →

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WORLDS in COLLISION .. .

Posted on September 4, 2025 by edenbray

worlds in collision .. . . . I reminded myself of a book I once read in around nineteen seventy one which described images of planetary chaos that fired me up to try and understand about the universe and later … Continue reading →

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DRAW A LINE UNDER .. .

Posted on September 3, 2025 by edenbray

.. draw a line under .. . .. . this Prussian green night scene where people never returning say goodnight to borrowed hope, turn on their down at heel, their autumn rhythmic murmur sleep long at the shoulder of the … Continue reading →

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ALCOHOL and IRONY .. .

Posted on August 23, 2025 by edenbray

alcohol & irony .. . ode to a bum on the street .. . i resort to alcohol what do you do to cope with atrocity moribund, culture shame i resort to alcohol what is your poison that you would … Continue reading →

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WAKE UP SUSIE .. .

Posted on August 21, 2025 by edenbray

wake up Susie .. . The world was simpler thenwhen Phil and Don strummed guitarsand Mahalia Jackson sang of love and mercywe thought we saw Gagarin’s shadow on the moonbut it was really blue cheese spread on pizza breadwith anchovies, … Continue reading →

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CHRONICLES of a SEASIDE VISIT : i – iv

Posted on August 16, 2025 by edenbray

chronicles  of a seaside visit : i – iv                         i if I were asked to define what is ugliest or ugliness struggling for identity a birthing whale fish … Continue reading →

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CULTURE VULTURE .. .

Posted on July 30, 2025 by edenbray

CULTURE VULTURE  .. .. Listening to a poet breathing at the festival Is like leaning against a wall In 1950’s Britain to welcome young black men  arriving in suits and ties other suitable disguise I often stand alone in fields … Continue reading →

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ROAD MOVIE ITALICS .. .

Posted on July 25, 2025 by edenbray

ROAD MOVIE ITALICS : . .. We were not taught     how to love     or give out properly     and when you do     you find out how ugly     people can become   … Continue reading →

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