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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

EDENBRAY – RETROSPECTIVE – 2

Posted on November 6, 2019 by edenbray

  ACCEPTANCE Originally posted on January 25, 2011 Pressed hard against the midnight sky A crescent moon, a pleasant face A mountain of blue feelings A grey apple, bitten and luscious Long mascara eyelashes, a fringed frame The whisper of wind and the solitude of a happy hello … Continue reading →

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EDENBRAY ~ RETROSPECTIVE – 1

Posted on November 6, 2019 by edenbray

NOT ARRANGED … Originally posted on December 12, 2010 by edenbray .. a pome ~ love, sweet and sensitive, softer, subtler, fresher, freer, Not pall, not mixed, not arranged, manipulated, fixed. Love needed, love desired, Love given, love admired, Love wanted, love received, … Continue reading →

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OLDE MANN

Posted on October 4, 2019 by edenbray

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Olde Mann .. Banyanamin’s reign – the oil ran sweetly on this, his Holy isle’s embrace Adorned as if with golden crown – of sweat and bone and fur and…

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O MARIE!

Posted on September 10, 2019 by edenbray

O’ MARIE ….. ….. He was tangled in weed, tangled in weed Distanced by her lip-gloss smile Stranded, marooned, curtailed, ejected He wandered the earth looking for solace For a rolled pillow on which he may lay his head Not … Continue reading →

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DESOLATION ROW – Guest Poem

Posted on June 22, 2019 by edenbray

DESOLATION ROW   They’re selling postcards of the hanging They’re painting the passports brown The beauty parlor is filled with sailors The circus is in town Here comes the blind commissioner They’ve got him in a trance One hand is … Continue reading →

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DELILAH’S THORNY BUSH

Posted on June 9, 2019 by edenbray

Delilah’s Thorny Bush .. Obsession was never ever the mother of invention The host always has the advantage over the willing guest We all long for the valley even when on the mountain tops Deep down in the gulley, it … Continue reading →

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THE SWITCH IN OUR HEADS

Posted on June 8, 2019 by edenbray

THE SWITCH IN OUR HEADS .. a simple tale of anger & subterfuge Marlon fingered the marbled, glass cubes he held in his other hand His fingers explored the shallow dints like he was feeling his woman’s body He enjoyed … Continue reading →

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ENTITY & ARCHED INGENUITY SPAWNED

Posted on May 13, 2019 by edenbray

Entity and Arched Ingenuity Spawned .. I am a defender of the free spirit, a champion of the open mind A bastion of the right to speak, a marvellous moment in the day That shines silver in the new dawn … Continue reading →

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Frailty and Discord

Posted on February 24, 2019 by edenbray

FRAILTY and DISCORD! We watched the fields burningThe sky turning black then goldWe saw the dark birds fleeingSmart animals running crazy-free I, am not embarased by my honestyLike a bloody steak laying on a cold plateLike a mysterious line from … Continue reading →

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WHITE POST – TWO

Posted on November 16, 2018 by edenbray

White Post – Two .. I’m on my way to the white post again The white post calling me since I was six? I follow the dog who is pulling the hardest I always get to the white post the … Continue reading →

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