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!!" 

AFRAID OF RAIN

They demurred

Withdrew from dark clouds 

and threatening weather forecasts

We plugged in and sang under clouds

Rain dropped tears on pages and moved on'

We sang because our very lives depend upon

whether we can find space to sing to/with/for each other

as we uncover  from consumer /a Light that defeats all weather

That creative spark that laughs at temperatures

and takes raindrops as kisses.That becomes winged

when darkness envelopes all into bundled brilliance

She sang.He declaimed.More improvised and collaborated

Thus it was that each and every and all/were choir of crickets

and harbingers of hope.We knew clouds would move along

They,too,love the sounds of songs..