Tuesday 9 June 2015

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem


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 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 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)

"SPIRITS BY WATER"
well,spring,river,lake-
depth and flow,slow and stop.

CRAZY MOTH!THINKS SHE IS A PAINTED BUTTERFLY!

urgent!road is lost(thinks =lake
now we are all wettened illusions

wearable iwatch matrix means
watching youtube instead of dance

birds leave after forest burns
they will not return

from clay-whistle like wood
only form surprises

work has changed(us
freelance vs franchise

Dreams depart like traveling shoes
Dust of roads.Black of bruise.

Things you keep to yourself-
Secrets.Dreams.Surprises.
 
wed 10-Harriets Writing Group 1-3pm@strange brew.Hosted by Robin Barratt
Th 11-TEMPLE POETS@Belton Library 6.30
BOOK WOMAN poets @7.15pm
Fri 12-GEORGETOWN poets @6.30@Cianfranis On The Square
Sun June 14 Thom's Birthday @Full English
Cafe 2000 Southern Oaks 78745 from 6-9pm
June 19/20-JUNETEENTH SOUL BLUES FEST@Kenny Dorhams Backyard 6pm$10
On Google (include the quotes): "Spirit Thom" poet austin
Live! on YouTube
Live! on YouTube Playlist
eBooks on iTunes
eBooks on NOOK/Barnes&Noble
eBooks on Smashwords
eBooks on ScribD
eBooks on Inktera
eBooks on TXTR
eBooks on Versent Books
The Complete Collection of Video and Audio of Open Mics Austin - Venues, Shows, and Artists
Open Mics Austin on YouTube - YouTube
More (25) of Spirit Thom's (written) work can be found (and sampled) on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/spirit-thom/id877639262?mt=11
Open Mics Austin Shared Google Calendar
Open Mics Austin - The Complete Collection of Video and Audio of Open Mics Austin

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