Wednesday, 4 January 2023

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?"

PICKLES & POPCORN
It has been three years since i went to cinema
Prior to that i was an addict
I actually LIKED the aroma of greasy popping corn
and those stale pickles trapped in jars
In those days,of course,it was WAY TOO EXPENSIVE
So pockets would import snacks and drinks
Munching our way through a FIRST RELEASE
Today i am deciding between BABYLON and AVATAR(The Way of Water)
I know ticket prices are through the roof
and the concession corner exorbitant
So i will be a breatharian again-sniff the foyer air
as i dive into Babylon ...or The Way of Water
It is the whole experience-visual and gustatory
that makes cinema darkness full of snack munching strangers
and the smell of over-priced pickles and popcorn..

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