Rob Ayling 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 Tom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth 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 with in 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? why not indeed!!" (The wondrous poetpic is by Jack McCabe, who I hope forgives me for scribbling all over it with Photoshop)
RAINING ON THE SPRINGS
CLOUD COVERED AUSTIN MORNING
10%
chance of rain.Cynics laugh!Heat factor 106!
Early
morning slip into Spring fed waters
Once
,snake,salamander,indigenous
Now,lovers
of these waters,convene
some
for dive,some float,a few do laps-these Springs
define
the core of Austin-green,living,in tune with flow
So
the demographics also mirror the water quality
Some
meditators,some yogis,some elderly folk
some
thin athletes.Early ones silent and smiling.
Like
visiting an ex-lover.You know others have been there
Yet
something brings you back to her.So each slips in
Then
dots ,circles,splotches on the surface tension
It
is raining on the Pool!Laughter erupts!Water to water kiss!
Elemental
this relationship.Some leave,confused.Some stay ,float
Water
is busy meeting its levels.Such public intimacy!Such indiscretion!
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