Poem

I know this is totally random, but it popped into my head when I was trying to think of something to write. I thought I might share a poem with everyone that I memorized back in high school. A cheerleader at CBHS, then a 10 time national championship team or something like that, brought it to class one day. Before every practice her team would read inspirational quotes, poems, or such to help them focus and work hard. I always liked this one. Yes, I learned this 13 or so years ago and still remember it. It is the type of poem you have to read out loud to yourself to really hear it.

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 father, or mother, or wife
Whose judgement upon you must pass
The person whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass

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 are only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye

He is the man to please, never mind all the rest
For he is with you clear to the end
And you have passed your most dangerous, difficult 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 have cheated the man in the glass

I just realized that this is the first house I have had that I have not hung this poem up on the bathroom mirror. I think I need to get it back up! I hope everyone has a great week. Be kind to yourself and work hard. xxxoooo