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?"

WE ARE THE BAD GUYS NOW

LADY BIRD LAKE FESTIVAL

Once again,Mr Habitat(Bill Oliver)

assembled artists,poets,musicians together

to serve the imagination of the East Side of Austin

He mentioned to those assembled how they(the people of East Austin) had organized

to close down the Holly Power Plant (of noise and mess disturbing their habitat)

how they had also organized to move the power boat races(of  noise and mess,disturbing their habitat)

how their access to Lady Bird Lake(a wildlife habitat in the heart of Austin

was a vital community resource,as well as being home to heron&egrets,turtles &fish

Austin Fire Department reinforced safety near water("TURN BACK,DON'T DROWN")

Worm farms and Compost Art reinforced links with the very earth beneath us.

Elementary school students performed their musical and vocal skills for each other

and children danced,and played,safely and securely with elders

who shared ways to relate to their environment

East Austin,specifically-THEIR habitat!.Each went away with art and play

Each will remember the surprise of blue heron in gray skies/white egrets parked in green trees

They will learn to remember to love where they are-to live safely,securely,harmonically,artistically

in the future we are bequesting them.