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?

WHAT YOU WILL DO 
(WHEN YOU HEAR THE NEWS)

FIRST,YOU WILL BE INCLINED TO BELIEVE

Next,you may question the source

Then you might investigate where and when

and why this information was shared.Data is neutral.

You input /import emotion.Reaction comes later

You defer/delay/deny implications/consequences

until the wolf @your door is demanding your flesh.

You thought this message was for others.

You read the memo-passed it round.The meme was humorous.

The IM an epiphany.You still hesitate to SHARE

as you know the flow of information overload

will diminish the significance of your content.

Whatever you do now is diluted by prevarication

Far better to send the response out on the streets

where it can gather like demonstrators,and effect change

You have done this before.You will do this again.