The Man in the Glass

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
and the world makes you king for the day
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
and see what THAT man has to say

For it isn't your mother or father or spouse
whose judgement upon you must pass
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
is the one staring back in the glass

Some people might think you're a straight shootin chum
and call you the 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 past your most 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