When you get what you want in your struggles 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 isn’t your parents, or neighbor, or wife

who’s judgment upon you must pass.


The fellow who’s verdict counts most in your life

is the one staring 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 difficult dangerous test

if the man in the glass is your friend.

Some people may think you a straight shooting chum

and call you a wonderful guy


But the man in the glass says your only a bum

if you can’t look him straight in the eye.
 

You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life

and get pats on the back as you pass


But your final reward will be heartaches and tears

if you’ve cheated the man in the glass.


Author Unknown
 

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