Sheng Neng Knew the Power of Magu
Esteemed Emperor Sheng Neng knew
The great medicinal properties of Ma
5000 years ago he extolled her virtues
Recommending a herbaceous remedy
To treat gout, malaria, and rheumatism
A cure for forgetfulness and depression
A royal tonic endorsed by a Chinese king
Used by Chin alchemist and necromancer
Elixir of life and potion to talk with spirits
Old Mother Ma was held in high esteem
She was used as food, twine and fine linen
Mixed with mulberry to make artisan paper
Hemp bowstrings fired arrows the furthest
Revered as a Goddess of fertility and health
Magu the hemp maiden, a healing protector
Sheng Neng father of Chinese herb medicine
Revered Ma in his medical treatise Pen T’ao
With properties of both healing yin and yang
The ancient chinese dedicated fields to Ma
An original medicine seen as highly valuable
Grown to benefit and ease people’s suffering
Dedicated to Paul Mc Taggart
