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 and 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)

WHEN JOURNALISTS BLOG

NoScript&Ghostery

To live in this world,one is wired

Even off the grid,one can be tracked

Given the reality of universal surveillance

And its vindictive effects upon whistleblowers

"WHAT IS TO BE DONE?"(Marx/Lenin)

Our world has totally transformed relationships

1% use this to their advantage/feeding off the 99%

What can we do after knowing this?We can keep

"our secret gardens and fantasy worlds"

We can meet offline as much as possible."Read old books"

Expand face to face human contact.Restore conversation.

Build in every moment viable alternatives to virtual supermarketry.

Parallel Communities already exist,as do alternative currencies/barter based relationships.

Direct is best.Add your best suggestions to this list.See what happens next...

https://medium.com/message/the-hypocrisy-of-the-internet-journalist-587d33f6279e

 

WED June 3-HARRIETS WRITING GROUP 1-3pm@strange brew Host=Robin Barratt
Th June 4-WAKE THE DEAD RR12 7.30pm
Fri June 5-Texas Tea'licious Burnett 6.30pm
Sat June 6@6pm=EXPRESSIONS Peace Please!Sat June 6@6pm w/Austin Quantum Artists .Pot Luck.Poets Pantry@Austin Bahai Center 2215 E.M Franklin Ave.All ages reading &a certain Gemini birthday. celebration!.

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