The Man in the Glass
Author Unknown
When you get what you want in your struggles for self
And the world makes you king for a day,
Just go to a 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.
Some people might think you're a straight-shooting chum
And call you 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.
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 dangerous test
If the guy 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.
Gratitude = Happiness!
Don't wait for your ship to come in... Swim out to it!
Distributed by the Hazelden Foundation
When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you queen for a day
Just go to a mirror and look at yourself,
And see what THAT gal has to say.
For it isnt your husband or family or friend
Whose judgment upon you must pass;
That gal whose verdict counts most in the end
Some people may think you are a "straight shootin" chum
And call you a person of place
But the gal in the glass says youre only a bum
If you cant look her straight in the face.
Shes the gal to please, never mind all the rest
For shes with you clear up to the end,
And youve passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the gal in the glass is your friend.
And get pats on the back as you pass,
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If youve cheated the gal in the glass.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
