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?"

KISSING AUGUST

ON THE LIPS OF AUGUST

and we still seek peace-

Hiroshima,Nagasaki,haiku,paper cranes

Paper lanterns with candles floating

Prayers,meditations,affirmations

Temples ,churches,monasteries invaded

by drones and boys with blades

 Soldiers with guns and hate 

Stamp out beliefs alien-like peace

and prayer and meditation.Where

you put your body  as belief

has soon to be in the dog days of August. 

We are on the end of July

perched on the very edge of August

and we still sing peace.