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)

YOU(AT YOUR SECOND WEDDING),DANCING

Alight with  a knife grin /split skin joy beaming

Having found safe harboring/sanctuary

or RE-found/this time with wise accomplice

voluntary /optional heart burglary

THAT is the fire that burns all words to crisp!

YOU,WALKING DOWN CONGRESS FOR PEACE

Our steps aligned but not/again,that possum smile

as if peace were already evident

YOU,DISPENSING ADVICE TO CHICON ST.POETS

Based upon over two decades of dedicated practice

designed for inclusion/adventuring/risk-taking

YOU,ADDING TINY PEARL POEMS TO "LITERA"

Over and through the weaved tapestry of poets

Anti-clique,anti-cliche,pro-open heart surgery

BETWEEN THE SOUNDS ,where silence sits

and waits for us to catch up to meaning-

there is a circle and a fire of conversation eternal

stoked by meaning,pretense,illusion ,metaphor,story,image

This is not where you are.Ask Helga.