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?"

the passing,the passed/past

100 CYCLES ROUND ONE SUN

Her daughter artist on death watch  

now both are released/and new life

can spring from the ashes of trees

planted for memories..

90s A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Mixing the stars of what happened once

with the creak and crack of muscles

HESITANT 80s,AWARE OF LIMITS

Soon-their eyes will dim,drivers license return

Their children learn the true meaning of endings

NERVOUS 70s,WITH ACHES&PAINS

Child within,elder walking stick

A clash of desire and limits

60s WITH LONG VISIONS

You can see over hilltops to clear pasts

but this morning's breakfast is a fog.