I
One for those
First drivers education
Lessons

II
Octagonal
Complicated
Geometry

III
That complication
Making it difficult to decide
Who goes first

IV
The one thing police
NEVER
Seem to think
You properly acknowledge

V
A graffiti hotspot

VI
A preventer of accidents
Bold capital letters
Make it hard to miss

VII
Something you regret not seeing
And
Something you regret someone else not seeing

VIII
The number of sides it has

IX
And enemy to those who must turn
In heavy traffic

X
A familiar red roadside companion


XI
Its bold type can not
STOP
Weather that sometimes knocks it down

XII
An object that never seems to be
In the right place

XIII
Non-living traffic control


I saw a flag flying at half mast that looked as though it was flying in full glory, but then noticed it was held up by a few tree branches. I saw some symbolism there and wrote this simple forthright poem. Comments/ Critique appreciated!