Monday, 1 October 2012

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem


Rob Ayling writes: 

"Thom the World poet, is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Tom's poetry tapes and guest appearences with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied with in seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not? why not indeed!!" (The wondrous poetpic is by Jack McCabe, who I hope forgives me for scribbling all over it with Photoshop)

WHEN DISSECTING THE BRAIN OF EINSTEIN/LENIN/ABORIGINES


Theories were advanced to explain their prominence/divergences
"Extra layer of brain cells" "Far larger than a 'normal' "brain"
Inductive reasoning dilutes science. Victorians used phrenology
to theorize shape of head with criminal tendencies. It would be good
if life was biologically determined by blood type and genes -
background checks and criminal trials could factor in heritage and origins
for diluted responsibility and a sympathy vote. Same for politicians-
brain scans and blood tests could determine leadership skills/
much as we do for immigrants and criminals. "Pre-crime",
Phillip K Dick's pre-policing criteria might forestall school massacres
Far better than metal detectors are mental detectors (psychologists or psychics
who seek signs of aberrant behavior via behavior patterning.
Prediction is all! Science samples Auschwitz to Pol Pot's Killing Fields.
Casting spells to diminish us destroys authority and credibility
Words can heal and kill. Songs can seduce and abandon.
All magic works both ways, Janus!

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