The Guy in the Glass

When you get what you want in your struggle for self

And the world makes you "king" for a day,

Then go to the mirror and look at yourself

and see what that guy has to say.

For it isn't your father, or mother, or wife

Whose judgment upon you must pass;

The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life

Is the guy staring back from the glass.

He's the fellow to please -- never mind all the rest.

For he's with you clear to the end.

And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult task

If the guy in the glass is your friend.

You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum

And think your a wonderful guy,

But the man in the glass says you're only a bum

If you can't look him strait in the eye.

You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years

And get pats on the back as you pass,

but your final reward will be heartaches and tears

If you've cheated the guy in the glass.

unknown author

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