Friday, 4 April 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)

YOUR EYES - STARLIGHTNING
cheeks=moonglow.Aspects of space/time and distance
leave trace marks each day's astrology column
Astronomers name and define celestial objects and orbits
Astronauts seek to contact other signs of supporting life forms
Athletes train for ever -or a written contract
And here you are-creating traffic jams
with false reports of levitation /when wings are in short supply
and Trader Joe's wants bags on Christo mountaintops
We are tied to every object /human/consciousness
past/present/future-with gaps in time for contemplation/meditation
Remember she who dwelt by mountains to gain their strength?
He who sat on top of mountains to meditate higher
They who pilgrim to Shasta,Fuji,Uluru,Andes,Sedona
to feel the full intensity of primal earth powers
Our little lives are ants beneath their boots
Our sway as varied as a weather exchange
Remember who you really are

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