John,

This is recorded as Renhai #82 in the archives.

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Ritual
A Solo Renhai by John Daleiden
Written: Oct 23, 2008

"Oh, say can you see..."
after the anthem
the flag in the breeze
 
scent of bronze chrysanthemums —
touchdown! ...a cannon roars —
 
after the dance
we embrace in moonlight
Celebration

Season: Autumn
Kigo: chrysanthemum(s)
Theme: Football Homecoming / Rituals / Traditions

Comments about these verses:
Links 1-2: Star Spangled Banner / anthem / flag:  these are symbolic images of victory created in 1814 during the War of 1812; the US national anthem. These images link with traditional image of homecoming during the fall football season: chrysanthemums / touchdown / cannon shot (to celebrate the touchdown).  The anthem was written during the bombardment of Fort McHenry (1814).
 
Links 2-3: chrysanthemum / touchdown (score) cannon shot:  (victory) dance / embrace (score) / celebration.

Links 3-1: celebration / flag in the breeze / singing an anthem.