Sunday, 11 November 2012

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poet


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)


LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES

Inside your home-libraries of tomes
Outside-you have a space for folk
to borrow and return books.We learn
in an age of austerity,that large is less
when small is larger/supplementing community
libraries need be open,living,free.Easy to see
books on display with a  sign-READ.!RETURN.!REPLACE!
Even if moving-Mobile Little Free Libraries
can be set up at campsites/or wherever you are
Libraries are a community conversation.
Stocks are depleted because governments will not listen
They fund police but not crime prevention(which is learning/wisdom
Parks and libraries need your positive intervention!
While budget cuts our library service/supplement by independence-
set up your free library outside your door.Watch what happens!
More is often deposited than borrowed.Try it now!
Books await your loving eyes in sharing how
you learned the true meaning of literacy
as community!


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