Monday 11 May 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?"

"PASSIONATE INTENSITIES"
So we demonstrated outside the Texas Capitol
for PEACE and LOVE ,EQUALITY and FREEDOM
With guitars,songs and poems,we smiled together..
But that was pre-pandemic,and now the faces
are carrying weapons,looking grim,carrying children.
They claim they want a RIGHT TO WORK,
so the Governor hears them,opens business
and the casualty rates rise exponentially.
Who do you listen to?/I hear you
when you say you are afraid.Fear becomes anger
when not heard.Death is the only argument
that ears cannot hear.So i am masked in public,
socially distant,and wash my hands too often.
Whatever happens next-is in your hands...
Wash them,please.

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