THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, 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 within 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?"

OUTBREAKS OF ENTHUSIASMS

Random and unpredictable as weather

There have been recent examples of

both individual and group enthusiasms

which have transcended hobby proportions.

People have been arrested for laughing in airports

especially when directed at TSA or security personnel

Outbreaks of laughter in banks and corporate offices

have led to the evacuation of whole businesses

when folk could simply not take Wall Street seriously.

The election of Bernie Sanders as President

has diminished Trumpitis,and folk have found new outlets

to direct their comic genius.Volunteers have guided young activists

into environmental activities which they now take quite seriously.

Prior to this,the young could not take politics seriously(nor religion)

and this became no laughing matter.Soon,their elders followed..

TO BE CONTINUED