The Cannabis Tree

The Cannabis Tree

It is hard to believe, but she is eight feet tall
Making the shrub beside her look pretty darn small
Her strong skunky scent is a fragrant delight
But her leaves and buds are sure sticky all right.

She is a cross between Afghani and Northern Lights
Her flowering buds are such beautiful sights
The hairs red and gold with sparkling crystals
The tips pointing bravely like little pistols.

Her leaves are a dark, vibrant green
She stands straight and tall, just like a queen
As if she is used to such royal fame
And couldn't possibly feel any shame.

But we just had the first autumn rime
And now it has finally come time
Not much more time with her will I spend
It's almost like losing my best friend.

As she is hung up to dry
I wipe a tear from my eye
But it feels so much better knowing
That she'll help to keep others going.

She will go on to relieve those in pain
Plus reduce swelling and induce weight gain
The THC in her could shrink a cancerous tumor
Or relieve stress by inducing a little humor.

Her future will be like one of a saint
Because harmful is one thing she just ain't
She's more like a savior of sorts
To those that don't like pills, pints or ports.

She was raised with lots of love and care
Knowing she'd compassionately share
The fruits of her fairly short life
With someone's mother, son or wife.

She'd never destroy an organ or kill
Not like what's in a prescription pill
That's just not what she's capable of
She can only relieve, heal and love.

She has so many positive uses
For the medicine in her sweet juices
Besides just getting high
It's truly not a lie.

There is so much that she can do
It's not just one ailment or two
She really is a miracle tree
Helping those with glaucoma to see.

She is the cannabis tree of hope
So much more than just typical dope
She's not just sticky and smelly
She can calm an upset belly.

With all the diseases we can get
We don't know her full potential yet
But the future is looking bright
Giving sufferers hope to fight.

She goes by many different names
And has endured some real nasty claims
That she is evil and will make you go mad
But it's those that lie about her that are bad.

The truth is, she really is amazing
So get your joints and bowls a-blazing
Choose whatever means you use to bake
Or whip up some batter and make a cake.

There will always be a much healthier way
Than what the feds and drug companies say
So learn for yourself before you say no
And get on the side of those in the know.

If you accept the truth about this sacred gift
And allow her to give you a positive lift
She will open up your mind and set you free
Because she is the soul of the Cannabis Tree.

~ Suetaz