Saturday 31 May 2014

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem


Rob Ayling 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 Tom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth 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 with in 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? why not indeed!!" (The wondrous poetpic is by Jack McCabe, who I hope forgives me for scribbling all over it with Photoshop)

WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE IT IS @
it helps to find more than your own shadow
and to know sunshine/moonlight/stars/waters.
Better if trees still talk with each other-in groves/stands/wild
not yet cut down to chairs and sheds
Springs are extra-fresh ,flowing-threatened ,natural,sweet
You can drink the waters(before chlorine and fluoride
Forget perennial gridlock,allergies,police
Alive to seasons-Festivals,reasons to gather
Independent bookstores,coffee shops,
All of this began before you and will continue after
Best to be-in community.If none-start one!

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