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)
THAT BLIND MAN STANDING ON OUR MAIN STREET
Begs with dark glasses and a faithful dog
which
he kicks as he grumps
when
no donations come to hand
I
wince at two violations of image-
a
blind man's helplessness and a dog's blind service
Till
someone shares-"O!That's Harry-he was a seaman once
till
he fell down the hold blind drunk
ended
up smashed and blind.'
I
see things differently now
Thanks
to Harry.
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