Wednesday, 17 August 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?"

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..

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