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?"

THIS IS WHERE IT HAPPENED

(Here is where we voted-

along with a long line /snaking into Randall's

They brought water  for the voters

We drank each other in.Folk were taking selfies

Democracy in action!Cameras recorded  Ben Franklin

with his three -cornered hat /lined up to vote.

We were so glad this was not a dictatorship

where voter suppression and gerrymandering took place..

Our tiny votes were taken We stepped out of the booth

If Texas turns Democratic/it will be South Austin who

lined up for a positive future/gave their poetic presence and ID

to make change,one takes baby steps towards democracy..

People wait to vote Tuesday at the Randalls on Ben White Boulevard. In Travis County, 35,066 voters cast ballots Monday, more than double the first day of early voting in 2012. RODOLFO GONZALEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN