Sunday 18 December 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?"

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH STARBUCKS
is personal.I was given a gift card,so i drank that out.
I was able to see a poetry reading at a local Starbucks,
only because a barista was a poet and petitioned her Manager
so the reading was largely by and for Starbucks workers.
And my friend Gwyn takes food to the Austin workers
as they are in the middle of seeking to Unionize.
I carry no roses for Starbucks Management-
but their baristas are often angels.
I can not vouch for their over-priced coffees
but i have joined the present boycott
and will frequent independent Austin coffee shops
like Kick Butt ,Lazydaze and Quacks,all of whom support poets..

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