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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

4 and 20 – WERE YOU ALONE?

Posted on February 20, 2021 by edenbray

4 and 20 – Were You Alone? 4 and 20 – WERE YOU ALONE? 4 and 20 – were you alone?did you moan? when they beat you with sticksdid it make you feel sick? Did their dirty white facesgreedy and … Continue reading →

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AFTERNOON NIP WITH THE BOSS .. .

Posted on February 20, 2021 by edenbray

Afternoon Nip With The Boss I sat down with Hemmingway bottle of pop bottle of scotch American rye I wrote a balad, he tore it up handed me French wine in an enamel cup War leaves limbs hanging that’s a … Continue reading →

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I WANNA BE LOVED – Guest Poem

Posted on February 14, 2021 by edenbray

I Wanna Be Loved HEYMAN GREEN – 1950 GUEST POEM (Lyrics) . I wanna be loved with inspirationI wanna be loved starting tonightInstead of merely holding conversationHold me tightI wanna be kissed until i tingleI wanna be kissed starting tonightEmbrace … Continue reading →

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LIGHTNIN’ STRIKE .. .

Posted on February 1, 2021 by edenbray

Lightnin’ Strike .. . . .. Braver, we are not     when words flash, draw our hurt     I need to be alone I was never ever reasonable     not on a Tuesday     or any … Continue reading →

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ALZHEIMER POET

Posted on January 15, 2021 by edenbray

ALZHEIMER POET I’ve heard that thud before    that thud on the floorAnd then a dog barking so I forgot  so many things to do      but I haven’t really Abstract thoughts line up    like pegs in your … Continue reading →

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JOSH THE STREET-SINGER !

Posted on January 14, 2021 by edenbray

‘Street Courage’ I first saw him standing on a street corner opposite the coffee shop I heard him singing words I’d heard before that made me stop In my tracks and the hairs on my neck stood up  ‘Little boxes … Continue reading →

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WHEN I PAINT MY MASTERPIECE – Guest Poem/Lyrics

Posted on January 12, 2021 by edenbray

When I Paint My Masterpiece WRITTEN BY: BOB DYLAN GUEST POEM (Lyrics) Oh, the streets of Rome are filled with rubble Ancient footprints are everywhere You can almost think that you’re seein’ double On a cold, dark night on the … Continue reading →

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NINETEEN .. .

Posted on January 8, 2021 by edenbray

NINETEEN .. . . Nineteen, I started writing when I was nineteen but that’s a lie The child became a man when he had learned to cry If I was nineteen today I might just long to die \.. . … Continue reading →

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MODERN WORKS 2020 ~ 18 – TOO ENDLESSLY

Posted on January 7, 2021 by edenbray

A NEW PUBLICATION: FINAL CALL MODERN WORKS 2020 ~ 17 – POEM 16 To celebrate the launch of my NEW booklet containing 16 diverse poems and essays entitled : MODERN WORKS 2020 – I am happy to offer a signed, … Continue reading →

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ZEALOTRY and ZEALOUSY .. .

Posted on January 4, 2021 by edenbray

ZEALOTRY and ZEALOUSY .. . .. I lit the burning pyre in a moment of irrational desire Yet when is desire rational, in a private mortuary fire A book of pictures of young girls my Auntie Ursula bought Five famous … Continue reading →

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