Considering a flag or banner placed
upon a wall or on a window pane,
it signifies a welcome where embraced
a fellow’d be, distinguished from the main
conveyance of connection to a mast
that serves as call to rally round and sing,
to follow into battle or keep fast
a fortress, palisade or shelter ring.

By contrast, if an amulet or charm
is put to use, in pocket or around
the body, it’s a private bar to harm,
or maybe clues a fortune to be found.
Attracted more to solo than a crowd,
I’ve yet to find a charm that makes me proud.