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?"

ROT OF AGE SETS IN

Killer whales in captivity die off

as do dolphins domestically dancing

Giant redwoods-the singular type

that tourists would drive cars under

Split under the pressures of this age

Old are fearful of lack of support

Young fear for their future

Weather is as we are-blustery and bright

Winds are more than metaphors

They carry us away in time

Away from pasts-into uncertain futures

And we are plastic bags in trees

Detritus.