Thursday, 4 April 2013

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 appearances 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)

FIRST WORDS UTTERED BY THE BUDDHA

in a supermarket of your choice
was to denounce the bribery of sugar
make an egg into your voice
"Kindness and Compassion!"
in your brainwash laundromat 
when mirrors lie/at your feet /broken
as a symbol of regret.Egrets upon the wing
lift away from vanquished habitat.We move in-
Neighborhood is flat.Agitation/celebration
no more a war upon the young.Medicated/mediated
they struggle just like everyone.Jewel stocked Ft Hard Knocks
Braille lingerie in the stocks.The key is to live without locks.

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