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?"
WE WILL NOT BE THE SAME
THIS HAS CHANGED US
Even as we adjust/resist
Life Pre-Corona differs to Post-Corona
Physical contact morphs to virtual
Six feet of social isolation distance between us
Makes conversation a strained performance
Musicians perform for cameras in their living room
Poets preach to tiny circles of poets
Where go dancers?comedians?artists?
For the same constrictions affect all-
Crossing Borders does not change mortality rates
Quarantine via military and police/"social media"moderated
So our only choice is between Press Conferences
Our only topic this pandemic.Post Positive!they say
Sunshine.Gardens.Walking.Meditation.@the end of the day
no body knows if other bodies will remain.None of us
will ever be the same.May we adapt well.May we change.
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