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?"
SANCTUARY REVISITED
Once,you could flee to churches
as sanctuary from State violence.
Now,undocumented /refugees
seek that same sheltering
Mothers with children fleeing from violence
Live in Churches with congregational support
Their lives depend upon your generosities
They have no appeal from ICE/authorities
Deported at first opportunity.Were we to seek succor
in a foreign land,as woman/child/civilian
what thin soup could we expect?Unless /until
we feed and shelter those hungry at our walls.
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