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 isnt your parents, your children or wife
whos judgement upon you must pass
The fellow whos verdict counts most in your life
is the one staring back from the glass.
Some people may think you are a straight shooter chum
and call you a wonderful guy
But the man in the glass says youre a bum
if you cant look him straight in the eye.
Hes the fellow to please, nevermind all the rest
for hes with you clear to the end.
And youve 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 life
and get pats on the back as you pass
But your final reward will be the heartache and tears
if youve cheated the man in the glass.
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I'm not sure who wrote that, I found it and sent it to Meur tho, and thought I'd post it her, because I thought you'd all like to hear it :)