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)

HOW GRUMPY CAT CHANGED MY LIFE

FOR THE LOVE OF CATS

we will pay vet fees forever

feed  princely portions on tiny plates

feel real sorrow when they fall ill or depart

then quickly accept a new kitten into our hearts

They breed faster than we can receive

Feral cats know soft hearts homes

Their plaintive cries sometimes save them

from traffic cars or sacks in rivers drown

Then there are the NEW CATS-media wise

Their owners and managers dictate their terms

You know HELLO KITTY fashion items

and GRUMPY CAT of Youtube fame

Their cage is meme on Tumbler ,Reddit

Their fame is love of cat lovers

whose abundance saves the lives of those

who need rescue from this world of dogs

Real,virtual,Keyboard Cat or Anime

It is the love that keeps our cats with us

Now and in our Egyptian afterlives.MIAOW!