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?"

THERE ARE WORDS

Of consolation and support

To annul the loss.To assuage all grief.

There are spells,songs,poems,invocations

to extend networks and allow emotions release

within a trusted framework of trusted partners.

Whether it be priest or priestess,psychologist /psychiatrist

relation,friend or acquaintance-words can be found

to bandage emotional wounds,and redress emptiness..

Love,strength and support are tangible assets-

if survivors lack any ,more can be found

professionally from grief counselors-

or,sometimes,from perfect strangers..

But grief is a stubborn wound-it does not heal overnight

Years/decades may pass until adjustment arrives..

Here is where rationality fails against emotional needs,wants,desires

Loss is defined-not just by absence-but by the continuance

of personal memories in survivor's lives..