The Measure Within

True self-worth, a quiet flame,

Unshaken by fortune, untouched by fame.

It whispers softly, yet burns so bright,

A beacon within, your guiding light.

Not weighed by gold, nor treasures near,

Nor praise that fades, nor fleeting cheer.

Its roots run deep, in soul and mind,

A strength no mirror can define.

No need for voices to confirm,

For in your heart, the truth is firm.

You are enough, a world complete,

A rhythm strong, your own heartbeat.

Through storms of doubt and shadows cast,

Your value holds, steadfast, vast.

Not bound by others' fleeting view,

But anchored in the core of you.

So walk with grace, head held high,

Let your worth touch earth and sky.

For those who see beyond the veil,

Will find a soul that cannot fail.