Guy In The Glass

“The Guy in the Glass,” source unknown.

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, mother or wife whose judgement upon you must pass.

The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life, is the guy standing back from the glass.

He’s the fellow to please, never mind all the rest, for he’s with you clear up to the end.

And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test if the guy in the glass if your friend.

You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a plum and think you’re a wonderful guy.

But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum if you can’t look him straight 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.