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 RARELY TALK ABOUT
possibilities of personal
extinction
via car accident,poor health,a sudden
decision to leave
your skin behind you as you speed towards a
future
we are not yet Blessed enough to
know.
We do not focus upon Ferguson nor that
Austin gunman
knowing just how close bullets come to
civilians
We do not wish to live in a war
zone.
Despite our best intentions,news screams
loudly
Today will be a documentary.People talk like
witnesses.
Shots ring out on YOUTUBE .Media Grand Jury
guilty!
Our emotions
engaged,evoked,elicited-sympathy&empathy
Crying in silence.Walking in
protest.Standing up for justice
in a free fire zone.This is why we rarely
talk about....
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