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?"

"THE POOR WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US"

CARRY MY EMOTIONS IN A BROWN PAPER BAG

my friends who worked for Einstein's Bagels

packed the day old bagels in a black plastic bag

so they and i  could siphon them to homeless

hiding in the bushes outside the Library

Soon,Mobile Loaves &Fishes came with real meals

Soon,the APD moved them on(no restrooms)

has it always been this way?

We have friends from Syria  who share

their loss of homeland and why they are here.

All their professional degrees mean nothing as taxi drivers and hair dressers

Another life saved,another life lost-just like stories and memory loss

PW Covington(poet of truth)went to Standing Rock-experienced

sound warfare,noise barrages,lights shining all night

brought out prison life/PTSD/combat stress

His heart is @Standing Rock,but his body is in hospital

Winters have come before.Been more/or less.They will come again

We are always looking for a Brighter Future.Dark Mirror.