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I Am a Mark Master

From the Grand Chapter of Illinois website:
By J. Bradley Koehler
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I skilfully worked the stone, it was hard, rough, and cold.
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Then taken from me and thrown, only square work I was told.
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I felt so useless and ashamed, the Overseers were on guard.
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They sent me whence I came, in quarries where I laboured hard.
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The weeks end came about, and I went to collect my pay.
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"Impostor", the others shout, and I was abruptly taken away.
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The Craftsmen began to protest, then they all started to roil.
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An end was put to the unrest, and then all returned to toil.
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Others would watch to see, as I continued on my piece.
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When their eyes were on me, my drudgery would increase.
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Arrival of inspection day, hearing the words, true work.
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Then listen to hear them say, after another glance, good work.
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Facing the men behind cages, this time was not a disaster.
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Taught to collect my wages, now, I am a Mark Master.​


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