This enduring narrative was written in 1934 by Dale Wimbrow, an\u00a0author, songwriter, artist, writer, singer, and painter. He left this world at the very young age of 58 in 1954. In honor of their love and respect for their father, his son and daughter have given permission to any and all to share this particular poem as long as it’s duplicated precisely as it was written and their father is credited.<\/p>\n
Over the years, many thought the last word in the first line was a typo and therefore simply changed it from “pelf” to “self,” which appeared to be the obvious replacement. The author actually meant to use the word “pelf,” which means money, wealth, or riches … and that word obviously makes sense. The author’s offspring also points out that, over the years, many people have renamed the poem “The Man in the Glass” but go on to point out that their father’s original title utilized the term “Guy” rather “Man.”<\/p>\n
After what seems like an eternity of exposure to our current Presidential candidates, I can’t help but wonder how each of them might respond to this classic poem. I can easily surmise how they might verbally comment to potential voters, but it would be interesting to know how each would truly respond to this powerful challenge. What do you think?<\/p>\n
And how about you?<\/p>\n
The Guy in the Glass<\/strong> This enduring narrative was written in 1934 by Dale Wimbrow, an\u00a0author, songwriter, artist, writer, singer, and painter. He left this world at the very young age of 58 in 1954. In honor of their love and respect for their father, … Continue reading
\nWhen you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,
\nAnd the world makes you King for a day,
\nThen go to the mirror and look at yourself,
\nAnd see what that guy has to say.
\nFor it isn’t your Father or Mother or Wife,
\nWho judgement upon you must pass.
\nThe feller whose verdict counts most in your life
\nIs the guy staring back from the glass.
\nHe’s the feller to please, never mind all the rest,
\nFor he’s with you clear up to the end,
\nAnd you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test
\nIf the guy in the glass is your friend.
\nYou may be like Jack Horner and “chisel” a plum,
\nAnd think you’re a wonderful guy,
\nBut the man in the glass says you’re only a bum
\nIf you can’t look him straight in the eye.
\nYou can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,
\nAnd get pats on the back as you pass,
\nBut your final reward will be heartaches and tears
\nIf you’ve cheated the guy in the glass!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"