Sunday 21 July 2019

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?"

MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION
WE REMEMBER &CELEBRATE THOSE MOON LANDINGS
Pledge to return and set up a Moon Base.It will not happen..
Not just because the Space Program has been privitized
Nor that the focus is now on Mars,and mini-satellites.
Those private  billions will now be devoted to selfies from space
As well as sub-orbital junkets and Space Station visits.
We will still book tickets to the Moon.And(one-way)to Mars
but in our heart of arts,we must move on.Like franchised movies/
it is never as good as the original.Neil Armstrong.Buzz Aldrin.
What Tesla Falcon digital rocket rider rings so clarion clear?
Get used to Earth.We now live here.

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