Wednesday, 23 March 2016

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

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 Tom'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?"
SORRY,LANGSTON HUGHES
"I,Too,Sing America"
and i will not shoot black people
nor drop bombs upon others
nor claim self-righteousness
Yet,this germ of free speech lives
sans guilt,sans guns,sans doctrines
improvising morning ballades /evening psalms
for the gods and goddesses who fail us
Mown grass,illegal weeds,police violence
We pay twice.I do not defer to violence
"A bomb is a failed conversation"
"A bullet a failed poem"
Every line of birdsong redeems us

Extending peace on our only Earth home.
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