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?"

PEARL HIDDEN IN MUD

Sword in a Lake.Truth in a Shadow.

Light in a look.What she said when you were listening.

Warnings and advice repeated ad infinitum.Give up the search/just becoming

is a participle with the function of a verb.Even in the Mystery Train of pain,

there is comfort in the Before and Healing afterwards..Halloween

and so few tribes of children.Tables laid out on the lawn,distanced and awaiting..

Moon tonight as a temptation.Cloud cover comes in for protection.November

stands outside,smoking.The fires of Night are Dreams for the Sharing.Little Buddha

and his Buddharinas repeats the admonitions-Middle Path demands Extreme Actions.

Oscillating between Energy and Enervation,you reach for the SLOW DOWN button.

But when the ride stops,you drop another quarter in.The ride is enough

You do not need to actually ever arrive.