The Man in the Glass

I found this poem again and decided that it needed to be posted. Its full of truth.

When you get what you want in your struggle for self, And the world makes you King for a day, Just go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what THAT man has to say. For it is not your father or mother or wife Whose judgment upon you must pass. The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back in the glass.

Some people might think you are a straight shootin' chum and call you 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. He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest, For he's with you clear up to the end. And you have passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the man in the glass is your friend

You may 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 have cheated the man in the glass.