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?"

WHEN I AM GONE

i have asked my friends

to take all that i have written

and dump it in the trash.

(i will have been proven wrong(again!)

I apologize if this lacks romance

or stinks of plebeian practicality

but once my tongue is silent

all my words will have no power.

There is nothing i can do when posthumous.

Nothing survives my life

You may have selected memories-

they are yours and yours alone.

My remedy against forgetfulness

is to live long and prosper!

And then-to live forever!