Lyric discussion by emaltia 

Cover art for Old Pictures lyrics by Something For Kate

Flag poles stand parallel to eachother - never touching, never meeting.

This is about the breakdown of a friendship, probably a long-time friend... They're still around, and he reflects upon the relationship, but it was destructive. He forced that person to become nothing more than a memory...

He's still concerned, but knows its safer to stay in a place where they don't cross paths.