Tuesday, 9 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)

IN PRAISE OF FEMEN

When Pussy Riot danced inside that Russian Orthodox Church
protesting links between Church and State/police proved those links
imprisoning single mothers(hammer to a butterfly)
When Femen protested inside the Vatican/guards assaulted them.
Same when protesting Putin /lack of free speech and assembly/human rights
fur industry/violence to women/these brave bare breasted Amazons
reveal how limited our rights are by actually practicing them.
Voyeur media ogle at those individuals who use their bodies as flags and petitions
with slogans in capital letters stating their reasons-against exploitation/
sex industry/sex tourism/sexism..their causes are many and various/
the results dictated via selective media attention.Freedom warriors/vegetarians/
brave spirits against so many patriachal dictatorships.We stand naked in solidarity with you.



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