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)
VILLAGE LIFE
BEFORE CITIES/ANOMIE/SUBURBIA
when
we knew tribe/family/community
There
was always a crazy relative
some
dingbat on the streets
someone
who was "not quite there"
Every
body knew them.They were public and beloved
for
their truth and power among squares and rectangles
They
could always be relied upon to say the WRONG thing
This
is where we come in.You see-each of us took turns
at
being that crazed one/truth spiller/public embarrassment
It
was a point of honor.It still is!
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