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)

EMBOURGEOISEMENT

So the working class cottages now become high rise mansions

and the poor are displaced once again

This happens as soon as land is scarce

only the rich can afford to live here

Happens over time when Sacred Grounds

become Secular Profit Centers

Still we advertise the lie of equality

while bodies are burned not buried

and even cemeteries become retirement homes

This happens everywhere

Prepare your site!Here come developers-

You have no rights!Move,Indigenous!

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