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)

WAITING, WATCHING, WITNESSING

with Ferlinghetti-"for the rebirth of wonder!"

with Bukowski for whom"the days run away

like wild horses over the hills"

with Maurice Strandgard who reminds me

"you do not have to apologize for touching me"

with Ken Smeaton who reminds me

"try and see a poet giving value for your time-

try and see a poet giving value for your mind"

Then i listen to you/watch what you do

One black coffee later/no words necessary...