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)

CITY AS MY COUNTRY

All my life in a box

When released,seeking another

Each to a box/begin and end

When to a tree with space in between

a passing visit-return to box

Camera in hand (to prove it happened

No wait for wind nor still to catch up

Between always means speed/box 2 box

Beyond is where point meets purpose

Between is birth to death (sweet highway)

Before we get to final box moments

Sing sweet city song-alone/alien nation

Distances between cheek 2 jowl

A fence/a wall/a different box

to eat from and be eaten