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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

THE LYRISIST

Posted on December 8, 2019 by edenbray

THE LYRISIST . . . . . . . The darkest clouds – Andronicus De Marvellos Who stepped lightly through the night Her face caught within by so brilliant a light Surrounded by the midnight, prussian sky And the wail … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 19

Posted on December 8, 2019 by edenbray

PRINCESS Originally posted on November 7, 2011 – Re-posted 08.12.2019 … … … ‘Princess’ . . . . Dear one, dear heart A moment fresh Amidst the darkness and the clamour is all I beg .. We creatures of the … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 18

Posted on December 8, 2019 by edenbray

WE CANNOT BUY THE MOON Originally written and posted 05.10.2011 Abridged version re-posted 06.12.2019 …. …. . WE CANNOT BUY THE MOON ~ an essay   I heard once that ‘the moon is not enough’ but for today we may … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 17

Posted on December 5, 2019 by edenbray

THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT Originally posted on October 6th, 2011 – Written – 07.06.1986 ~ Re-posted – 05.12.2019 ~ … THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT … … . A green giant of a steamroller All shiny green-grey metal, painted, polished Made … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 16

Posted on December 4, 2019 by edenbray

FACING OUR HISTORY Originally posted – 06/09.09.19 – Amended – 04.12.2019 – Re-posted 04.12.2019 ~ . Facing our History … …  I walked down to the sea today and saw a ship on the horizon I held my face to … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 15

Posted on November 26, 2019 by edenbray

VENICE ~ WALKING ON WATER Originally written and posted – 2.07.11 – Re-posted 26.11.2019   Venice – walking on water    When you first see Venice shimmering in the sun, it is a city walking on water Your first inclination … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 14

Posted on November 25, 2019 by edenbray

The Maiden Rover Originally written in 1998 & posted and re-written ~ July 18. 2011 . . . . Four generations stood that cold February morning  and heard the feet who brought the grey coffin  crush the cold, crisp snow. . Four … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 13

Posted on November 25, 2019 by edenbray

BLACK CHERRIES Originally posted and written 21.06.2011 – Re-published as part of an Edenbray Retrospective – 2019   By rain, by the colour of her hair, by the sweet, soft fragrance of her cheek The curls fell and warmed my … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 12

Posted on November 25, 2019 by edenbray

BLUE & GREEN SHOULD NEVER BEEN SEEN Originally posted and written – May 2011   Blue and Green Should Never Be Seen An Essay   I have spent more than a few hours of my life pondering the manners of … Continue reading →

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DISABLED & HAMSTRUNG

Posted on November 21, 2019 by edenbray

DISABLED and HAMSTRUNG … … I go to a very private place Ive been waiting for this sentinel, my academia Long lines of freedom detached, Surrounded, astounded, confounded and four the white horses walking in front of me … … … Continue reading →

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