Subtle. The imagery is brilliant. (red or white flower, clay pot, under the oaks).

The last line, though, shifts the whole perspective. Appeasing the soul - possibly calming the spirit, becoming steady & "solid color" and, in a much more innocent concept, washing the soul clean like penance.

Did you write this for me lol.. Kidding aside
Fantastic as always loved the last line

Lucero,

This is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed it quite a few times.

Well done and I'm glad this is nominated.

Ben

This is just lovely! Your descriptives are spot on-

Luce,

another EXCELLENT piece from you. ...

hugs

Gel