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?"
Subject: SOUTH AUSTIN CHEESECAKE FACTORY
WHERE WE GO FOR HER BIRTHDAY
To share Gift Cards with our neighbors
who we would otherwise see only en passant
Squeezed into a booth,given bread and water
We choose exotic variants of carbs and cholestoral
Our "server"is new-48 hours on the job
She had had a five day menu Powerpoint induction
Only to be told the menu will be changed next week
Youth serves the aged-we all remember when we were servers
(I was a waiter-but could not wait any longer...)
This began a chain of stories of when we served others-
no tips,angry customers,lack of politeness and compassion
Which means we become quite solicitous,smile more
and leave a huge tip so she also could smile sweet.
We mirror each other and will always be
THE OTHER in another skin,so we can see
What it is truly being human,within this feral society..
2
SHE WAS IN CHARGE OF TRANSFUSIONS
UNTIL SHE CAUGHT COVID
Having warned all about the necessity for masks,
hand washing and social distancing.Her other nurses
ignored basic hygiene,pilloried her professionalism,
basically wore her down to the point of extinction.
When Covid first hit,he served in New York Hospitals
They were desperate-he worked till he dropped.
His nursing skills banned in Texas due to law violations
He applied love care and compassion to those on the front lines..
Puzzling when Doctors refuse necessary health care to pregnant women/girls,
when WALGREENS staff refuse contraception "on religious grounds"
I LOVE the Doctrine of Separation of Powers-that church and state are autonomous entities
Many in Texas have no health care.State Government diverts health funds to Border shams.
Small towns turn right wing,not remembering who we fought against in World War Two.
Fascism Lives!Racism.Ageism.Ableism-education may be the key to change
In our lifetime,may our votes begin now-seeking those who will love and care
rather than those who care only for power over others.LONG LIVE ALL OF US!
3
SOLAR ENERGY 2022
SO THEY SEND AN INNOCENT FROM CEDAR PARK
who gets lost and arrives late for her presentation
We have been burned by GREEN DRAGON before
so are wary of any verbal representations made
She photographs our home,says the trees will not be a problem
Obtains an instant GOOGLE view of where the solar panels will go
Then proceeds into the pros of South Austin,Texas solar paneling
We then learn that even if we sign,she will only get half pay
She gets a minimum for her car mileage and gas use
But wants to move from her Husky shared apartment
to a village three hours away from Cedar Park
That commute would kill an elder,but she is eighteen
Has worked in SUBWAY,Pflugerville Pizza and now Solar Power
Abusive childhood.Wants to live in a house with her dog and boyfriend.
Feels she is benefiting others by promoting solar power..
When we affirm her,but not the Company,she has to report this
to a tough rough closer who wants to know why we pass..
He will not say no-but he has not dealt with a poet
who is so used to rejection it falls like fire from a Green Dragon.
She must leave-we present her with Kombacha,Ginger Beer and a peach
One day she will have a home ,with her Husky,her boyfriend and solar paneling
But we won't.
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