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?"

AS LONG AS YOU ARE

DAYS GROW LONGER

Extended by all you ever were ,have done,or wanted

Past,present and future wrap themselves up

in the rooms of your furnitured mind.You recall

all you marched for/won/lost.Desires,Crusades,Obsessions.

You recall the limits that burst in like stormtroopers

Demanding that you CEASE &DESIST from positive expectations

Well-birds still sing at dawn.Stars still beam each night

And all Sources of Light Illuminate...

Focus on that which brings you joy.Munch/mulch memories.

Digest influences,friends,experiences that enlarge and extend

In the time you have left(ONE MOMENT!)-seek beginnings

with the enthusiasm that keeps you alive and learning..

You do not need to suffer.You do need to stay alive.

And when today rolls in like a newspaper on the front lawn

Allow yourself to read yourselves differently

There is still time.There is still energy

Someone will listen..Rants are still poetry.

And tomorrow is as unknown as today

STAY!