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The Man in The Glass

The poem discusses looking at oneself honestly in the mirror. It says that when you achieve success, you should look at your reflection to hear the judgment that matters most - your own. Pleasing others is less important than being able to look yourself in the eye. You may fool others along life's path, but you will know the truth of who you are and will face heartache if you have not been true to the person staring back from the glass.

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The Man in The Glass

The poem discusses looking at oneself honestly in the mirror. It says that when you achieve success, you should look at your reflection to hear the judgment that matters most - your own. Pleasing others is less important than being able to look yourself in the eye. You may fool others along life's path, but you will know the truth of who you are and will face heartache if you have not been true to the person staring back from the glass.

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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 the mirror and look at yourself,

And see what that man has to say.

For it isn't your father or mother or wife,

Who judgment upon you must pass;

The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life

Is the one starring 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 the most dangerous, difficult test

If the man 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 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 the heartaches and tears

If you've cheated the man in the glass.

Dale Wimbrow (c) 1934

1895-1954
The Man In The Glass
Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr.

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 isn’t 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 from the glass.

He’s the fellow to please – never mind all the rest

For he’s with you, clear to the end

And you’ve passed your most difficult, dangerous 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 heartache and tears

If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.

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