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)
NELSON MANDELA RIP
TO EVERY CAUSE /WE NEED A FACE
One human like that lone man in Tiananmen Square
Julia Butterfly living in a tree/Bradley Manning
And many of our heroes get punished-
whistleblowers jailed/journalists shot
Nelson Mandela?He suffered a lot
in order to bring equality and humanity
into a split and broken nation
Like Ghandi,there is no saying
how long and how effective his changes
yet to stand up to tyranny and power
with dignity and respect
to never let violence dictate response
He gave his time and Light
for all the people in his life
His Light is Universal
Thank You Nelson
Our Wise Elder
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