I don’t remember when

but quite some time ago

I picked up a stick to measure

that I held like a treasure

to watch my character grow.

I call it my Standard Stick

with all my ideals I strive for.

It keeps me on track

and governs how I react.

It grounds me to my core.

The rule about Standard Sticks

is it is unwise to measure

the best I can

with the best you can.

No one likes that kind of pressure.

So, I am learning

my stick isn’t for everybody.

The design just doesn’t fit

and does not hold true one bit

for anyone else but me.

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