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 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?

HYMN TO SILENCE

NOW THAT WE HAVE BROKEN UP

(i find i love your absence more..

like a classical score rarely played

that comes alive on Mondays

You suggest and connote without the need for speech

Although,sometimes,i see a sliver of a silver tongue

lick the bowl of morning breakfast.

You are always at my edges

like the sea's horizons kissing in waves

I like the way you play with sounds

opening spaces where caves might hide Light

then splitting that Light into spectrums/plectrums of Pink Floyd

You do not need to speak.You have already left

Giving me the gift.This perfect emptiness.