THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

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)

GIFT, GIVEN

like seeds,sown.(Johnny Appleseed

thoughts known/feelings shown

continuity of affection.Direction comes

when a signal is sent/responded to -

ASDIC.SONAR.RADAR-ping.ping.ping!

like a metal detector on a beach of gold

like a diamond mine  with no blood diamonds

like a village of peace,with no gossip

this is the House of Skin

House of Dreams.House of Love

where you can live rent-free

for the terms of your natural life

so long as ye both shall live

for as long as ye both can give