Wednesday 2 July 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)

WALKING WITH WORDSWORTH
FROM DOVE COTTAGE TO LAKE GRASMERE 
is still a challenge for  touristing nerds.He wanted folk
kept out of his Lake District ,so it might be preserved
largely in its native habitat.Walkers were fine,across fields.
They left only  poetry and footprints.Now the world tramps
to his doors,seeking salutory forestry,with watering and green.
Thoreau,as well,espoused perambulation as meditation
thinking clouds as he enjoyed  fresh skies.Always the Inner
evidenced in the Outer/makes us pine for wilderness
Next the pictures of trees,to cover WORDSWORTH COTTAGES
THOREAU INTERNATIONAL GET-A-WAY HOLIDAYS!

 

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