"The Man in the Glass" is a poem written by Dale Wimbrow in 1934. It is also known as "The Guy in the Glass." The poem is a reflective piece that emphasizes the importance of self-esteem, integrity, and personal accountability.
The poem tells the story of a person who looks at themselves in the mirror, symbolically referred to as "the man in the glass." The speaker emphasizes that when the person is alone with their thoughts, they must confront their true self and reflect upon their actions, choices, and character.
The poem encourages the reader to live with integrity, reminding them that they are the one who has to live with their decisions and face their conscience. It emphasizes that external achievements, wealth, or the opinions of others are not as important as the self-respect that comes from living a life of honesty and personal fulfillment.
The central theme of "The Man in the Glass" is self-accountability and the idea that true success comes from being true to oneself and living with integrity. It serves as a reminder to focus on inner qualities and moral values rather than solely seeking validation from external sources.
The poem has resonated with many readers over the years, serving as a source of inspiration and a call to self-reflection. It reminds us to evaluate our actions, choices, and values, and to strive for a life that aligns with our true selves.
The Man in the Glass:
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 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.
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 test
If the man 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 heartache and tears
If you've cheated the man in the glass.
Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model
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Powerful words to live by.
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