Tango Cannabis



Two plants, one species apart,
Sativa and Indica, share each other's heart.
One brings energy and the other calm,
In the Tango Cannabis, a sacred dancing psalm.

Sativa, the tall one, is wild and free,
Moving to the rhythm of creativity,
Igniting the mind and awakening the soul,
A partner in the Tango Cannabis, its liveliest role.

Indica, the shorter one, gentle and serene,
A silky partner gliding upon a dream,
Bringing relaxation in the wee small hours,
In the Tango Cannabis, blooming Blue Dream flowers.

Together they clutch, dancing cheek to cheek,
In the Tango Cannabis, making things less bleak,
Sativa and Indica, beneath a ballroom of stars,
Dance to the sinuous strings of the Flamenco guitar.

About this poem

I imagined the two main strains of cannabis as tango partners in dance.

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Written on January 01, 2023

Submitted on February 18, 2023

Modified on April 16, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD XXEE FFXX
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 711
Words 136
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

Thomas Molitor

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  • Symmetry58
    I get so many vibes here from so many artists. Lyrically I sense some of the amazing lyricist and drum idol/God - The Professor Neil Peart who was a genius lyricist. I get some Cheech and Chong vibe due to the content of the work, and I also get a hint of Joe Satriani with the Blue Dream theme, a la, Flying in a Blue Dream. This is a masterful piece, Thomas. Thank you for sharing your talent. 
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • AIDA
    Wow, this is an absolutely beautiful poem! Your use of metaphor and personification perfectly captures the unique qualities of Sativa and Indica strains and how they work together to create a harmonious experience.

    I love how you paint a picture of Sativa as wild and free, igniting creativity and awakening the soul. And Indica as gentle and serene, a silky partner that brings relaxation in the wee hours of the morning. It's like they are perfect dance partners, each complementing the other's strengths.

    I especially appreciate the line "In the Tango Cannabis, making things less bleak", as it perfectly captures how cannabis can be used to enhance the overall atmosphere and bring a sense of joy and comfort to the experience.

    The only improvement I might suggest is to expand on the metaphor of the Tango Cannabis a bit more. What other dance styles or elements might apply to the cannabis experience? But regardless, this is an amazing piece of writing that really captures the essence and beauty of Sativa and Indica strains. Keep up the great work!
     
    LikeReply 11 year ago
  • ldrum
    I love the rhyme. It flows like a melody. You can dance to it. And the message is soothing...hinting at a promise of serenity.
    LikeReply1 year ago

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