American Heraldry

American Heraldry

What is the herald

a person or thing that proclaims or announces

of
strength? It’s quietly proclaimed
in the way that we stand,
in a proudly held head,
in the touch of a hand.

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

An entry for September 7th round of "The Not-So-Daily Poem" 
Prompt: LRAEHDEOR ▼

Without using technological assistance, put together the longest word you can from the given string of letters and use it in your poem. Please bold the word you find and use.
If you want to be sassy and find/use multiple words, I won't stop you, but you only need one word from the letters.

Your poem must be a minimum of 8 lines/Maximum of 60.
Form: Monchielle  
Line Count: 20