Debbie

THE GUY IN THE GLASS

When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,
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,
Who judgement upon you must pass.
The feller whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the guy staring back from the glass.

He's the feller 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 is 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.

Dale Wimbrow, © 1934

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Ann

HI Barbiedeb

This is my son's favourite poem (and I use it for myself too, many times). It is a terrific reminder that it is ourselves we have to answer to.

Hugs

Morning Glory

Thanks Debbie,

I need to work on this :p

MG

Paulie

Thank you Debbie -
I can really relate to these words.

I enjoy your graphics so much!!!