Mama Bear Poet Free verse

How To Properly Fly a Flag

It must be great to have a solid flag pole
But if the flag does not move what good is the pole?
You might try a few different flags but again they 
need to fly and not hang limply on the pole
The flag pole owner need to be able to get the flags 
to fly properly or the pole is useless

Of course there are as many types of flags as there are poles
it can be hard to figure out if they will fit properly on the pole
Some are light with no weight, they look pretty and flutter wonderfully for a while
but they rip and wear out

Then there are flags that have been folded securely in their packages
they can be a sight to behold when they are unfurled at the top of the pole
When the right flag is hoisted it usually means no other flag is needed
The pole owner can look at the flag on his pole with pride
what a flag this is flying on his pole and it is really moving well
of course all this means is that it is a sturdy flag pole and
it can't be bent in the wind
Sometimes strong winds do come blowing the flags away 
sadly leaving the pole empty
It is a shame to see an empty pole with the flag gone
or a new flag not fully hoisted to the top
half mast does not cut it
People really need to take proper care of their sturdy pole so
that it is not made useless and bent out of shape
it would be a shame not to be able to fly a flag

of course some people do not know how to fly a flag properly
it gets all tangled in the ropes, what a waste of a pole
people do need to take proper care so their pole is always useful
If it is not proud and erect the flag looks tired
we need to be proud of our flags and poles
Our flag needs to be proud of being hoisted on the pole


Poem was written after hearing some bragging. I could not resist
providing my perspective on the subject. He was not amused.

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Paul Callus September 4, 2014 at 5:51 PM Enjoyed both your write and sense of humour! Sorry Mama Bear it took me so long to realize you're on soup:) // paul Mama Bear September 4, 2014 at 9:53 PM Thanks for reading. I am a rank amateur compared to Richard As he says though don't make his mama angry as she retaliates The receiver of the write was definitely not amused. Did have fun with the write so that is what is important. Glad that people are having a laugh over it. Appreciate the comments. Edith

Jan Allison August 29, 2014 at 6:53 PM LOL Mama Richard advised me to come and read this gem. Personally I hate to see a flag pole at half mast:-) LOL Hugs Jan x Mama Bear August 29, 2014 at 7:45 PM Sure hate a weak pole Makes flags not too effective LOL Richard is one special man. Seemed to like this particular poem Had fun with it anyway. Hugs Edith

Eileen Manassian February 3, 2014 at 9:05 AM WOW! This was quite the write....Hmmmmmmm....those poles sure can be...Oh dear...I can't even continue that sentence. Thanks for sharing this, Mama Bear. :) I'm glad you didn't resist and write it all out.... Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2014 at 6:42 PM Sure you can Eileen, inquiring minds wish to know *lol*

Richard Lamoureux February 2, 2014 at 12:26 PM You Kill me mom! Could not stop laughing, your friend has no sense of humor.