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, 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)

HOMELESS HAIKU

Shopping trolley man
He piles up possessions
Others throw away

Park Police all know him

Camping in the Green Belt

Gypsy in his tent

Buddha beggar stands

Hands outstretched in petition

Who can see him now?

Cold snap steals his heat

Rain soaks everything he owns

Nothing to live for

crying begins now
when income needs to be found
only friends will care