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)

TO SAY NO IS TOO ACCEPT

ZORBA THE GREEK  IS A FICTIONAL CHARACTER

just as GOOD SOLDIER SCHWEIK,EITEL,CANDIDE,ZELIG and YOSSARIAN are created fictions

Yet the resonance of Alan Bates recoiling when he hears Anthony Quinn declare

'LIFE?It means to undo your belt and go out and look for trouble!"(and then he dances!Solo!

There is a simple YES! required-an affirmation so powerfilled

it makes mystics quiver with delicious possibilities

Librarians reach for large reference books

Doctors seek self-medication

Children stare @the moon&stars seek therapy

YES! is all you need to k(no)w-it embraces all

with a hug and a cuddle and a willing word

YES! is defiant-it spins dervish dancing in this world

between atoms,it is a secret conversation

Without YES! ,we would be always watching television

and being watched on our smartphones

With YES! we are open to the unk(no)wn

YES! allows all to express.

Do not be too impressed!

Just say YES!