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?"

VOTING IN NEW AUSTIN

THAT ZILKER PARK BE IMMEDIATELY RE-WILDED

and ACL Fest be based at F1 racecourse

THAT ALL RACES @F1 BE HELD ON WEEKENDS

So Del Valle School District does not lose a day's learning

THAT AUSTIN POLICE ARE PERSONALLY/FINANCIALLY  ACCOUNTABLE

for any violence,malfeasance ,or criminality -whether on or off duty

THAT ALL TRUCKS BE DETOURED TO OUR RING ROAD

and only local traffic allowed through the City of Austin

THAT A PEDESTRIAN./BICYCLE PRECINCT BE ESTABLISHED

Within the Central Business District of Austin City

THAT DOGS BE BANNED FROM AUSTIN'S DRINKING SOURCES

And that algae be cleared from all water sources

THAT OUR HOMELESS BE PAID FOR ASSISTING OUR HOMELESS

Cleaning up our Green Belt.Self patrolling for health,hygiene,personal care

THAT "AFFORDABLE"HOUSING BECOME "CHEAP"OR FREE HOUSING

And every Austin development include 10% of such

THAT SENIORS GET REBATES ON TAXES,GAS,ELECTRICITY,SERVICES

That the criteria for such be an active Austin address(and proof of age)

THAT FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT RUN 24 HOURS A DAY

Small buses on all routes otherwise used by Light Rail

THAT COMMUNITY RADIO/TV/NEWSPAPERS BE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED

To increase the core of Austin's diverse communities

THAT ACCESS TO AUSTIN'S PARKS,POOLS,LIBRARIES,SERVICES BE FREE

Same criteria-proof of an active Austin address.

THAT AUSTIN PROTECTS ALL HER HERITAGE TREES

And encourages re-afforestation in all areas

THAT AUSTIN PROTECTS (THE QUALITY OF)HER WATER SOURCES-

Springs,creeks,rivers,lakes,practising 100% rainwater conservation(Free rain barrels!