Saturday, 4 July 2015

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)

(Not So) GREAT BARRIER REEF
IT IS ALIVE!(this coral lives!
apart from Crown of Thorns grey starfish
apart from sewage dumped at sea
apart from coal sludge and every river detritus
that must end up in the deep
Natural Wonder of our world
until industry moves in
leaving sludge and muck and mess
muddying..Now see with clarity
this Paradise Pre-Man.Endings ,not Beginnings
of a plan.Leave this Reef be-pristine and free,so we
might bequeath some natural beauty to our children's futures
not just dry dull history..Let The Reef Be Free!

 link.
A small high-quality camera has been attached to the shell of a turtle giving a unique view of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
bbc.co.uk

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