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?"

YEAR UPON YEAR UPON YEAR

GLAD WE ARE TO BE HERE

Others have moved on/moved along

Our memories their only heritage song

We knew them,Horatio!-their images

still flicker @retrospective film Festivals

Keaton in black and white/Kubrick in color

The living have lines they have not memorized

What lies ahead will have to be improvised

Small screen lives with IMAX special effects

Wide screen legends /with us in audience

We sit in shadows and admire their Light

Glad to still be here.Glad to be alive!