imagine a piece of colored fabric on a pole
not very powerful objects you might think
but if they are of a certain shape and color they can
instill patriotism to an entire nation
be a symbol of pride freedom
announce a pending attack by pirates
declare a total surrender in battle
signal an infringement in a soccer match
locate the position of underwater scuba divers
stop an American football game for a penalty
strike fear over those conquered in battle
show a supporter’s allegiance to his favorite sporting team
mark the hole on a golf course
signal the end of a motor sports race
declare a beach unsafe for swimmers
inspire men to lay down their lives in war
be the focus of a remembrance ceremony
honor the passing of somebody
advertise a product or service
communicate by semaphore
a flag is so powerful yet its only a piece of colored fabric on a pole
Cheeky Monkey Poetry 