The craftsman

The craftsman gives this good advice
(He's learned it over many years):
Before you cut once, you should measure twice.

Materials have a heavy price,
And what is wasted is always dear:
The craftsman gives this good advice.

If you rush, then in a trice,
You'll find you've made a fault appear:
Before you cut once, you should measure twice.

He's learned it over many years:
Preparation saves you later tears.
The craftsman gives this good advice:
Before you cut once, you should measure twice.


Martin Locock, 2003