Jeremy Smith Poet Tanka

Brief:The Purple Robe

In the cool spring breeze
The purple robe dances free
While busy bees play
Your sweet scent filling the air
And my heart with every sway

6/30/2017


"Purple Robe" black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia "Purple Robe") can grow in some of the most difficult conditions and on a variety of sites. The tree reaches 30 to 50 feet tall at maturity, and its oval canopy spreads 20 to 35 feet wide. In spring, it blooms with fragrant and showy pinkish-purple flowers, attracting bees to the area. "Purple Robe" grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8."

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Lin Lane July 3, 2017 at 5:45 AM I like the romantic nature of your tanka, Jeremy. It's very well written. Jeremy Smith July 3, 2017 at 5:47 AM Thank you, Lin :) for the view and comment! Take care and God bless!!

Daniel Turner June 30, 2017 at 9:46 PM Who says you can't learn anything reading poetry:) A beautiful poem, jeremy. Good luck! Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 9:54 PM Thanks, Daniel :) I hope to see both our names in this one!!

Akkina Downing June 30, 2017 at 7:25 PM Even though I've never heard of such purple Robe before, I think this is very beautiful. Good luck in the contest :) Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 7:31 PM Thank you Akkina :)

Sara Kendrick June 30, 2017 at 7:07 PM Will have to check out this species of tree..My yard is full but I might find a place somewhere on the land to plant one..LOL..Reads like a good contender for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 7:34 PM It says it can grow in some of the most difficult conditions and on a variety of sites Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 7:33 PM That's too bad I'm sure it would have been beautiful in your yard :( Sara Kendrick June 30, 2017 at 7:13 PM Checked it out and I have seen this tree but did not know that was what you were writing about..Sara..It does better in sandy to clay soil so I don't know if it would do well around here.. Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 7:09 PM Thanks, Sara it's definitely a beautiful tree :)

Heidi Sands June 30, 2017 at 1:36 PM This is beautiful Jeremy. It reminds me of the purple Iris in my yard. I love this! :) Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 1:41 PM Thank you, Heidi :) I'm glad you loved it!

Poetically Numb June 30, 2017 at 1:22 PM Beautiful choice! I can smell the flowers :) good luck babe! ILY Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 1:25 PM Thanks but yours is way better I will be lucky to make this list :(

Alyssa Lorette June 30, 2017 at 1:17 PM I never heard of the Purple Robe before; I'm glad to learn about something new today! Nice imagery, good luck in the contest, Jeremy! :) Jeremy Smith June 30, 2017 at 1:19 PM Thank you, Alyssa :) I hope to see both our names!!