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The women in the glass
Author: Petro Mostert
Published: 17/10/2022

​​​When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you queen for a day,
Then  go to the mirror and look at yourself,
And see what that woman has to say.

For it isn't your  partner, nor your mother or friend   
Who's judgement upon you must pass;
The person whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.

She is the person to please, never mind all the rest,
For she is  with you  up to the end.
And you've passed your most  difficult test
If the woman in the glass is your friend.

(Oh) You may fool many,  down the pathway of life,
And get pats on your back as you pass. (Well deserved!  Of course)
But your silent reward will be heartache and tears
If you've cheated the woman in the glass

Author: Dale Wimbrow