The Guy In The Glass

I wanted to post this poem because it speaks volumes to me as an addict and it is also so very poignant. I often forget how important true honesty to self is. Life is difficult yes, but so much trouble can be deterred if faith and trust is a part my being. Every last soul on earth can gain strength from this poem, and I am so grateful for such words of wisdom to be present in my life.


The Guy in the Glass

by Dale Wimbrow, (c) 1934



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 that guy has to say.



For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife,

Who judgement upon you must pass.

The feller whose verdict counts most in your life

Is the guy staring back from the glass.



He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest,

For he's with you clear up to the end,

And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test

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.



In grateful memory of our father, the author, Dale Wimbrow 1895-1954