Sunday 15 March 2020

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?"

BECKY HAS A PINK UNICORN 
ON HER DESK
BUT SHE IS LOCKED OUT OF HER OFFICE
So i get to hear stories of OFFICE DEPOT
from a man who is selling hand sanitizer refills,
masks,bleach and toilet paper to forestall the Recession
Even so,some staff will be furloughed(unpaid leave)
as business has slumped(what with the fear of contagion)
He has no fear but tells me stories -of a lighthouse in Round Rock
valued at over one million dollars,that must be sold soon
to cover the six percent property taxes.Parking meter Austin
just closed down all schools.UT /ACC classes.Spring break extended.
Sports events and Rodeo cancelled.Soon only NETFLIX and computer games
will be raking in monies from bored online students.Austin is in shock-
several have confirmed having the virus.More will be tested.
We take care not to sneeze,touch,cuddle,kiss.
How much longer can we live like this?


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