Saturday, 4 October 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)

WE WERE TALKING
SO @THE MOMENT
one eye is watching my elder exemplars
as they go though Kubler-Ross stages
of grief ,loss,release via age/deterioration
Others (brave souls) do volunteer Reiki with PTSD victims/Veterans
Write on behalf of all dispossessed/homeless
Stand up for young in juvenile court
and will not resile from a change of government in Texas
as they work for equality,justice,humanity and our environment.
Tonight i spoke with  one working on gray water issues
Change in water use will happen-the only question is when (and how?
Drought.Global warming.Simultaneous.In our brief lifetimes
this will change from cliche headlines to action plans
Tonight i listened.Zeroscape.Arizona.Storm water usage
Information on the why and how .The who we already know.
You and me.Until others live their poems.

 

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