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)

CHILL

DIPPING INTO DARKEST WINTER

Light a stranger(unless fire

warmth &hearth to heat us

make immune from cold

and chill of seasons

Ladle soup and harvest greens

Fill us in our bed of dreams

Starlight guide us,until Old Sol

returns to burn a brighter path

Then snow will be a story told to children

Ice some laughter music tinkling

as melt and river run to Spring

when Green returns,to merge with Golden

Burnish bright our future Light/until Zen

Huddle under blankets /burrow deeper in

Tis the season /hot teas,warm soups,

Dreams of Hiber

Nation