The Guy In The Glass

The Guy In The Glass

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you "King" for a day
Then go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what the guy 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 guy 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 dangerous, difficult task
If the guy 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 can fool the whole world down the pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If you´ve cheated the guy in the glass

Text: mehmet cem turkkal

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