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?

A MOB OF IDEAS STORMED 

INTO MY OFFICE

They demanded immediate representation.I listened.

Then they demanded inclusion.I listened more closely.

(There is always room for more and different ideas)

But then they said they did not want other ideas

to be represented in my office.I agreed with some of their demands-

but hesitated to punish ,edit or censor.Diversity allows them to speak

and me to listen.This goes for every body.As soon as we cannot hear alternatives,

there are none.No street art.No polemics.No political discussions.

I LIKE divergence,and all its relatives ,antecedents and precedents.

I SHARE divergence,as long as all aspects are fair to their opposition.

A shit down lecture means a shut down Internet means a shut down Opposition.

One day,we will all wear different hats,and the green hats need to let red hats live.