Thursday 24 September 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?"

LOVE COMES IN LIKE LEONARD COHEN
HESITANT,UNSURE IN THIS ELECTORAL WAR
Love wants to say 'OPEN THE CAGES"
So families might no longer be separated
Love wants no guns,nor drums,nor uniforms
Love rejects the arguments for armies,and police
And listens to Librarians and other lovers.
Love learns rather than teaches.(Example is everything)
Love misses Ruth Bader Ginsburg(but wants her work continued)
Love remembers with respect and reverence those gone from us
But can only really play with the living.The rest is candles,altars ,tears and incense
Right now,love is working for change in this election(in ALL elections-
to make sure that love is still on the ballot -and that hate is missing.
Love can only grow-in trust-and work-and wisdom.

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