Friday 16 June 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?"

Q:WHEN DOES LOVE TURN TO SERVICE?
A:WHENEVER IT IS NEEDED
Bonded couples over time and shared energies
One falls-the other picks up the pieces
One grows blind-the other sees for them.Feeds them.
This can happen to anyone(at any time)-
Falling is gravity calling to us to be heard.
Giving care needs to be more than voluntary
There are paid staff-but they lack intimacy
Nurses,doctors,counselors all know-
Need is a canyon,energies a garden,sown
Harvest is when the need arises-and a call goes out-
"Who is there when i need you most?"
Flowers are given in the ward or home
to brighten the perception of those who know
Each of us will fall in time-and call
to the Other ,who may also need care in home or ward
Age gives us lines upon our face.We learn them/earn them
In the Book of Our Body,new chapters written.Care is love /making more
Healing is when One and the Other meet each other's needs..This is All..


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