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)
ELDERS ARE TREES
with family branches.Here long before us-
may
be here long afterwards.
As
leafs tremble in the winds of winter
See
branches fall as sticks
shaped
and formed for hand to hold
to
assist the weak.Reach for your
walking
stick.Hold it close to you.
Better
than a walking frame.You are still mobile
thanks
to this part of tree-this simple stick.
Quick!
Before you fall!Lean in -it will sustain
you
after all-was not that for which Eden
was
a metaphor?
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