Friday 25 October 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?"

LEAVES
REMIND ME,TREES,WHY YOU LOSE
Your treasury of leaves in this Season..
Is it just dandruff from the scalp of old trees?
Or a carpet of future dreams ,scattered like Johnny Appleseed?
Coolness now-relief from Summer heat/that kept us indoors
dependent upon air conditioning..Outside now-to walk among trees
that shake and shimmer with Fall's bright gold colors..Ask me
why we love this chilled change-we reply -You are the Prelude
to the Book of Winter..You prepare us for Future Freezes..
Step by step,leaf by leaf,we descend in temperatures..
Only love will keep us warm within.Only leaves will remind us...

They shall be our messengers/harbingers of greater Beauty.

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