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!!" 

ANGER AS RED

Fire  as consume

fist as slap

pain as learn

spear as words

flesh as argument

book as burn

skin pink flush

force as power

silence as order

family as familiars

icons as teachers

hollow as hurt

resolve as healing

build by will

walls concealing

open when safe

windows to winds

flow as life

begins,until..

red resurrects

pink embarrassment

violence snake

nests,sleeps,coils

ready to bite

when thin ice breaks

Jessie Winchester sings-

"When you're skating on thin ice

You may as well dance..