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 RELIEF OF GRIEF

SHE LOVED HER HUSBAND FIERCELY

So when he died,this meant more than tears

Loss so profound,her life was shattered

with no longer an ally to share her passion.

Usual stages of grief,yet no release

She still spoke to him in her dreams

He was still dead in those dreams

So she thought-why not pretend

that a new lover might be him(returning)?

So she closed her eyes and found this-

Her body would not let her kiss

She was his,even when he was gone

She will be his till she has passed away

But her grief has lost its sting

She can run,walk,laugh-and sing!