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?"

DESIRES & REALITIES

YOU MAY WANT TO BE NEAR WATER

But pools are closed/social distancing on beaches

You may desire to be by mountains'

But strip mining and fracking ruin the view

You may want to be alone and solitary

But your phone.That computer..They conspire

You may desire deserts or wilderness

But your desiring brings roads and new plastic villages

You may seek to be in good company'

But they are all busy seeking environmental efficacies

You may wish the world to be as fresh as your dreams

But facts cut fresh into plastic replicas /and originals disappear

You may desire anything in this world

but someone has already been there,photographed,bought the T-shirt

and wants to put a FESTIVAL OF NATURE on this perfect pristine spot.