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)
HOBBIT HOUSE, Woolloomooloo 1967
Landlord banging on the front door-"I WANT MY RENT!"
Laughter
in the hidden hallways,as we outwaited him
Cat
and mouse.Rats in wiring.Cockroach squat.
Shared
house in Erskineville.My friend Clive rides up
on
a 1200 cc Laverda Road Bike."Want out?YES!
100
miles an hour later,losing all i own out of my backpack
Scratch
marks on his leather jacket."Thom-you must learn to trust me..
Army
camp squats -bed for the night two pounds.Youth Hostels.
Sleeping
on railway platforms.In airports.Alleyways
Being
young and dispossessed a charm
that
only wears off with age.
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