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 Thom'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?
TWO PARADES MEET ON THE
STREET
One went to walls and wars
One went to love and peace
I took the road less traveled
and am still here to
speak
Two parades passed by my
street
One a military culture with
instruments of doom and defeat
the other exultant with
this happiness of which i speak
i took the smiling path
/and feel Blessed
by who we are and what we
feel and see
Two marches strode up my
streets
One in uniform ,silent and
obedient
The other a raggle taggle
band of colorfilled gypsies
Rainbow curved and
deliciously sweet
i took the curving path/and
avoided the IEDs
Two paths present
themselves for our attention
One is death which i almost
forgot to mention
The other is LIFE,beaming
like a radio station
Community of
course,volunteer,small,precious and autonomous
You are that path.I am
grateful to walk with you
In peace and harmony,and
civilian culture,too!
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