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?"

LAST OF THE LIGHT FADES

ON THE SECOND DAY of 2017

For some reason,weather has been benign

enticing life into the sun /light and day/life

while all the litanies of 2016 fade like flowers

Names of beloved will be forgotten

like this poem/song/invocation.

When the point was not the passing

more the immediacy of presence

when we were fully here/fully hearing

Time stops.Waits.Meditates.Practices Tai Chi/Yoga

Restore Balance and Harmony of Feng Shui.

Welcomes all wisdom of all who admit

of more than their own solitary existences.

We are connected-elementally

Breathe the same air,walk this only earth

drink recycled waters,and warm by fires

ancient as tribes and cave and hunt.

Each island also a tributary/isthmus

Every one of us more than one.

Reportedly passed away this morning. His books have been a source of delight and knowledge.

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theguardian.com|By Kate Kellaway