Sunday 22 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?"

EVERYTHING HISTORIC
THIS IS OUR YEAR ZERO
Only it happened faster than a virus
First 250 could meet then 100,50,10
Now total lock down in every city,village,town
Only essential services continue.Forget creative cultures
Forget communities,interwoven
Forget love of elders,tribe,clan,friends
Six feet apart ,wiped clean of association
Bleached and Lysoled to sterility
Forget Freedom of Assembly
Now they want the Right to Imprison
Those who do not follow these directions
We dare not look back to a month or more
What was once freedom is now banned by law.

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