Thursday, 27 January 2022

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?"

PAREIDOLIA vs APOPHENIA
"Everything changes,nothing is lost"(Ovid)
Art is a friend until is it bought out
as a trophy wife at a party.Writing loses translations.
Even if you are here-how would you describe this?
Subdivide your life into housing estates for the inarticulate.
Everyone you meet has a novel(IS a novel(unpublishable)
Abolish the definite article.All personal pronouns.
Certainty changes with new data.Ask Schrodinger's Cat.Ask Mars.
Who are the gods you best relate to?Would you win a quiz show?
Does role modelling work anymore?Does memory change us?
Are your words(life)worth more than gold/silver/platinum/titanium?
What is most precious?Life?Art?Words?Songs?Memories of all of these?
How can music best distract us?What other available channels exist?
Phones replaced computers replaced televisions replaced radios
Yet all formats survive.Not so 78rpm,16rpm,black shellac records.
"Revelation is ongoing..."

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