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)
PERMISSION GRANTED
PERMISSION GIVERS
First
we start with ourselves-
give
ourselves the right to be wrong
pig
and bullheaded,formic acid forming
Bite
cynical selves if wayward dreams ambush
Go
beyond borders,visas ,passports,security zones,safety nets
Wear
no uniform,carry no weapon,drop all fears,open eyes ,ears and heart
Stand
as private souls in public spaces(Tibet,Nepal,North Korea,Syria-
with
only our body shell as armor/amour.To embrace the impossible
as
close intimate,companion,companero
Others
fall in love with Fear ,graduate to Pain,then Death
each
moment frozen Indecision,Two Roads Diverge-and they take both
Matrix
Plum and Red Wheelbarrow.You have a Right to Be Here
So
saieth DESIDERATA(as created via advertising agencies
much
like DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS.-So-GO!
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