An American Palette

An American Palette

What is the color of
strength? Its subtle shades shine
in the way that we stand,
in a proudly held head,
in the touch of a hand.

What is the color of
peace? Does it softly glow
like the dawn's sun kissed skies?
It's the soul's gentle smile
that shines in our eyes.

What is the color of
freedom? Is it only
shades of red, white, and blue?
Under its surface you'll
find a yearning heart's hue.

What is the color of
a nation? It is seen
in its people's faces.
White, red, brown, and yellow -
a rainbow of races.

Notes:

An entry for Round 19 of "Pond Poetry"  [ASR]

Prompt: July
Form: Monchielle ~ The Monchielle is a poem that consists of four five-line stanzas where the first line repeats in each verse. Each line within the stanzas consists of six syllables, and lines three and five rhyme.
The rhyme pattern is Abcdc Aefgf Ahiji Aklml.

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Ken