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?"

ATTENTION SURPLUS SYNDROME

WHERE YOU INVEST YOUR ENERGIES

(that is where you are).If vacant possession,

distraction can settle in like fog,mists,shadows.

If full of vibrancies,there may be no room for others.

Content as is,with beaming all you are to all.

If a hole in one's aura-perhaps a call to another

not to fill that hole,more to celebrate wholeness.

There are so many forms of attachment and affection.

You can love breathing,walking,dancing,spinning-

any participle of active engagement in activities.

You can love plants,gardens,growing,making,creating-

any mode or model that adds to this spinning world

You can love rats,mice,snakes,gerbils,guinea pigs,cows,horses-

not just the domestic dogs or cats of continuous affection

You can love the Rescued and the Lost,the Broken and the Tossed Aside

You can extend your love in service and as volunteer-to make others better

You can heal by unconditional loving-yourself and others

There are no limits as to nature,subject or core of your love

It is yours.It is your choice.GIVE IT ALL AWAY!

(Watch as it returns -triple-folded bonsai haiku!