Wednesday, 23 November 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 Thom'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?"
IT IS NOT THE SAME

We hear stories about you now
Watch clips of your performances
Hear from your son/your rabbi
Those entranced by your choices
Wise or not-you were with us
In /deep as love/for every one
who heard you/heard a different song
One thought she was Marianne
Another "brought you tea and oranges"
A third your SPICE BOX OF EARTH
A fourth a BEAUTIFUL LOSER
This may be THE FAVORITE GAME
You left us with your songs
but it is darker now
There are fewer left /to sing along...

It is not the same.
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