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)
SINGING, INVISIBLE
WAVES ROILED THOUGH OUR TOWN
bodies
were found/when levels fell
cars
who could not/cross flash floods
disgorged
those who would not move
NOT
USED TO THIS(we were in drought
How
can inches cover Stevie Ray Vaughn?
Lawns,cars,boats,debris
floated through
Homes
now mud retrieved what they could
WE
REBUILD IN TEMPORARY SUNSHINE
Rain
is returning.We learn by challenges
Water
and earth make mud /flow fast past us
If
we are in their way-we will be moved and removed
Lesson
of liquidity-learn speed and depth
or
get out of the way.Returning the next day..
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