Sunday, 9 February 2014

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)

WINTER OLYMPICS
First event=WINTER!Cool chill politics.Frozen hospitality.Corruption
Second event=INCOMPETENCE(half built hotels,war rubble facilities
Third Event=(in)SECURITY-Armed guards ad infinitum
Fourth event=FEAR!(of imaginary media terrorists)
Fifth Event=DEMONSTRATIONS(International Standards?-Yes!
Sixth Event=MEDIA COVERAGE(Big Bucks/Big Media Corpses)
Seventh Event=CONTROVERSIES(the Cab Double Cork 1260 with a A Holy Crail grab and a Back 1620 Japan Air..93.5!

Now the skill sets kick in.Point and purpose resume.LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

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