Sunday 8 May 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?"

THERE ARE NO BEATLES
THERE IS A RETRO-INDUSTRY
Cranking out nostalgia records
and imitation bubble-gum music
ART PERSISTS,INTRINSICALLY VALID
Healing has become an industry
Light lives,in every eye that sees
OUTSIDE EARTH,OTHER LAWS REIGN
Here,the law of supply and demand
'Nevertheless,she persisted"
Music still a comfort.A hummable distraction.
Art a pillow in the hospital ward.
Poetry a placebo.Hallmark to Slam.
We use habit as a habit /to navigate the pain.
We will still be here,and probably not change
Choice is a voice calling"Another way!"
Everything changes tomorrow-and today.

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