βThe Person In The Glassβ
Around 40 years ago, as a younger man I remember this poem, it helped me to be true to myself. I hope you enjoyed it too β’β’β’ An inspirational poem written by Dale Wimbrow β’β’β’ * Please, Note; I have changed the word "Guy" to "Person" to be all inclusive. ***~*** When you get what you want in your struggle for self, And the world makes you King/Queen for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that person has to say. For it isnβt your Father, or Mother, or Wife, Who judgement upon you must pass. The person whose verdict counts most in your life Is the person staring back from the glass. Heβs/She's the person to please, never mind all the rest, For heβs/she's with you clear up to the end, And youβve passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the person in the glass is your friend. You may be like Jack Horner and βchiselβ a plum, And think youβre a wonderful person, But the person in the glass says youβre only a bum If you canβt look him/her 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 youβve cheated the person in the glass. ***~*** My takeaway was to "Be HONEST with yourself" & "The TRUTH will set you FREE". With Sincere Contentpreneurship Love. Spike Ref: https://poetryace.com/the-guy-in-the-glass