Friday, 7 June 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)

SALAMANDERS OF SAN MARCOS!
(Wake The Dead!)

On Ranch Road 12,on First Thursdays,Jonathon convenes a gathering
where all poets(alive and living)might share what wisdom dead poets may bring
Rilke was heard-Ginsberg,Ferlinghetti,Bukowsky-Hafiz and William Blake
Original lines of pain shared time with diamond minds sparkling
Notebooks and diaries were plundered and rendered
to offer up food for thought for the hungry.They were devoured
with panache and aplomb!Three rounds and only time left the room
Round Robin Rules-one poem,one song.Minimum ornamentation,minimal introduction.
Third round a speed one as WAKE THE DEAD was closing(@10pm
Next Month=July 4th-their first theme reading(AMERICA!)
Intelligent,active ,aware minds attuned to each other/uncovered and discovered
common lovers of lilt of languages in laughter.San Marcos never the same after
We will return-perhaps to participate in TANTRA's Sunday night poetry salon/soiree
San Marcos sings!in Springs (of inspiration)Salamander minds on fire seek waters of influences
Dive in!Waters deep and flowing!Summer is here and the time is right-to WAKE THE DEAD First Thursday Nights!

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