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 walk to the mirror-take a look at yourself

And see what that guy has to say.

It isn't your father, or mother, or wife

Who's judgement upon you must pass,

The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life

Is the guy you meet in the glass.

You may be Jack Horner, and chisel a plum

And say "I'm a wonderful guy!"

But the guy in the glass says "You're only a bum

If you can't look me in the eye."

He's the felow to please, never mind all the rest

Cause he's with you right through 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 world down the pathway of years

And get pats on the back, as you pass;

But your only reward will be heartaches and tears

If you've cheated the "man in the glass."