The Man in the Glass

The Man in the Glass
When you get what you want in your struggle for self,
And the world makes you king for a day
Just go to a mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.
For it isn't your parents-your children-or wife
Who judgement upon you must pass
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.
Some people may think you a straight-shooting 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've 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 life,
And get pats on your back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears,
If you've cheated THE MAN IN THE GLASS!

author unknown, given to me by my daughter.
ctrygirl 2009 (pic from my ctry home area)