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Fingered Leaves

Flash
3 min readAug 13, 2021

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art credit — Alonso Menendez — 2014

seeds sprout with potential
Earth essence transforming from linage and love
nurtured with water, light and air
absorbing and enriching its surroundings
vitality flourished with roots, stems and leaves,
and while buds and flowers are succulent treats,
not for these pastures of intrigue
hemp for biomass, cannabis in an agro class
put the claims to the test, prove the results with success
demonstrate the yields with vast paper fields
better than trees, plus quicker maturation means
brimming stalks towering across the horizon
— a historic resurgence primed

Hemp For Victory foretold of the need
the power of industry locked in a seed
combustible, fuel viable
— sweet smelling, undeniable
nutritious oil, uncompromised
— fortified with strong omega lines
fibers for clothes, bags and ropes
— lustrous items within the scope of hope
honoring the legacies of Jack and Gatewood, pioneers pollinating
— more than vegetation, a culture of consequence
remember before the prohibition storm, hemp crops were the norm
farms across the land, providing products in demand
— grown with American hands
fostering job creation…

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Flash
Flash

Written by Flash

Flash The Funk Finder — poet, art activist, community organizer, event promoter, networking conduit, bike rider — enjoying the good waves & creative vibes

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