Monday, 25 July 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?"

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
IN COOL MORNINGS(BEFORE 106 DEGREE DAYS)
Citizens of the Inter-Dependent Republic of South Austin
Many of whom are led forth by their tethered  dogs
Walk,stroll,perambulate,promenade
along the thin hot streets of the South.Here,trees
are as old and retired as their "owners"-but the tree canopy
covers  widely(as there are no footpaths).So we meet en passant
wave,smile,nod or gently affirm each other's existences..
Thosewhodonotlivehere  drive roughly fast down the 25 mph lanes
and are waved down by dog-and -children owners walking..
Peace before the blast iron furnace day heats up.We wave
to acknowledge each other.This is the way..

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