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!!" 

IN PRAISE OF MATHILDE GARVIA

OUR POETIC ANCESTOR

She was a film star in her native Bolivia

She founded a Poetry Festival in Nahuatl

She spoke several languages,and remembered

the poetry of Neruda and Mistral and more-

she was a declamadore!This art of recalling

the fine poetry of past poets-of performing

their works with aplomb,passion and panache.

(it is a lost skill-she lasted perhaps 100 years

No one knew .She kissed me on the lips every birthday

She shared her talents and skills @AIPF

and EXPRESSIONS.Her daughter shares Music of the Andes

on Community Radio(KOOP).You may never have met her-

a National Treasure.Remember your Declamadore!

Remember Nahuatl.Remember poetry..

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