Follow the Leader

What is
The mark of man,
The standard of being,
The slight of hand?

What is
The mark of woman,
The standard of show,
The meaning of man?

What is
The mark of career,
The ideal suit,
The perfect beer?

What is
The mark of the son,
The awards of the eye,
The race that’s won?

What is
The mark of the daughter,
The most beautiful dress,
The lamb on the alter?

What is
The mark of me,
The elusive trail,
The thing that I can’t see?

About the poet/painter