Thursday, 6 December 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)


SEASON FOR/GIVING
Scott has twigs and thread-he is making stick toys for his digital children
Alex makes art for cards that carry her pink heart across purple oceans
Christine's gathering friends  just to share time ,food ,conviviality-
brownies,bread,fudge-tinned and fresh -tamales wrapped in corn husks
There will be songs sung,lines written,choirs stringing voices in a chime
and written hand made Expressions of this season of giving,making,creating
When what is most valued is what comes from your creative adaptations  to these Seasonings...

SPROUTS ATE SUN HARVEST THEN SUNFLOWER
so i gather stories from survivors-she takes time off work for her family
to gather what they can give-coats,scarves,gloves-to those who need them more
This yearly family chore becomes a blessing for all

EYE LIKE TO SIT IN LAST AUTUMN SUN
enjoying the weakening solar powers pre-winter
remembering some people are so poor they cannot afford
afternoons.

OVERWEIGHT SANTAS WITH FAKE WHITE BEARDS
sit in malls distributing gifts.Father Xmas?Kris Kringle?Seasonal worker?
Red face?High blood pressure!Overweight?Occupational diabetic?

TIS THE SEASON /GREED &GLUTTONY
Families gather for the Feast
Comes the Day After Christmas
SALE !CLEARANCE!

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