Man In The Glass, by Bill Parcells

EL HOMBRE DEL ESPEJO

Cuando en tu afán personal consigues lo que quieres
Y el mundo te corona por un día
Solo acércate a un espejo y mírate en él
Y observa qué tiene que decirte ese hombre
Porque no es de tu padre, ni de tu madre, ni de tu esposa
De quien tiene que venir la aprobación
El tipo cuyo veredicto más importa en tu vida
Es quien te devuelve la mirada desde el espejo
Puede que haya quienes piensen que eres un buen amigo
Y te consideren un tío estupendo
Pero si el hombre del espejo opina que eres un desperdicio
Y no puedes mirarle a los ojos…
Ese es el tipo a quien debes complacer, a ningún otro
Porque es él quien va a estar contigo hasta el final
Y habrás superado la prueba más difícil y arriesgada
Si consigues que el hombre del espejo sea tu amigo
Podrás toda tu vida burlar al mundo entero
Y recibir a tu paso palmaditas en la espalda
Pero el dolor y la tristeza serán tu recompensa
Si has engañado al hombre del espejo.

-- Discurso de despedida de Bill Parcells a su equipo el 3 de enero de 1999. Título original “El tipo del espejo”, por Dale Wimbrow

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Oct 27, 2021

A poem that goes by many names, and unfortunately, has been seen as “anonymous” or credited to others. Dale Wimbrow is the rightful author of this insightful poem that explores life’s meaning, who we are in it and the importance of self-reflection.

Chante` Roberts

Jul 2, 2021

This poetic rendition of a life lived, or even less lived, is one that resonates to the souls of they whom question if they had made a difference in their lives and the lives of those closest to them. When the vision that reflects from the mirror is not recognizable, nor undisguisable, it then will be what one of the commenters below, Shane K. Floyd, Ph.D., mentioned, "a time marked by genuine self-introspection." Moreover, if you cannot look in the mirror and like what you see then I would be inclined to agree with Bill Parcels, that, "you have cheated the person in the glass" but it is not too late to make a change.

Shane K Floyd, Ph.D.

Jul 2, 2021

Coach BillParcells, placed emphasis on the importance of reckoning with self. A time marked by genuine self-introspection, is a time marked by asking "am I becoming my best me." If there is no room for betterment in correction, we could very well become a danger to ourselves.

Chante` Roberts Jul 2, 2021

Hello Dr. Shane K. Floyd, I found such insight in your brief, yet profound comment. I am always in awe of they whom can convey such a deep and meaningful message in very few words. This is definitely a gift that cannot be taught. Thank you for sharing.

Lester Trammell1

Dec 29, 2019

I memmeriized tthis I hoped It would save my life Im still trying

Jamie

Jun 22, 2019

All I see is a full-grown fetus in the branches close to the trunk

Pam

Mar 8, 2019

I understand "The Man in the Glass". After putting forth my best effort, over, above and beyond, feel I can accept the verdict

Derek

Jun 1, 2017

The first line is "pelf" not "self" - pelf meaning money/riches.....

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HiThere May 3, 2018

Except this is not the original poem nor is that the original author look up “the guy in the glass” or Peter Dale Wimbrow, that is the original poem/author

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Jun 16, 2016

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samiya

Mar 23, 2016

I am nearing retirement and always tried to do my best. This poem put what I was always thinking and feeling into words. - See more at: http://www.awakin.org/read/view.php?tid=111#sthash.YBPh7dNZ.dpuf

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SpreadTheTruth May 3, 2018

Then I’m sorry to tell you this but that is not the original author not is this the original poem the author is “Peter Dale Wimbrow” and the poem is really called “the guy in the glass”

Davd

Dec 3, 2014

As a recently retired coach and life long admirer of Coach Parcells this poem really hit home.

Mick O'Toole

Nov 28, 2014

Wow I love this. Thank you! ♥.

Jeff

Aug 9, 2013

This Was written by a guy in the 1930s not bill... Love the poem but don't quote bill.

SpreadTheTruth May 3, 2018

Peter Dale Wimbrow is the original author and the original poem is “The Guy in the Glass”

Tom Pellis May 1, 2019

The original author of this selection was stated right on that page. Bill Parcells used it for his football team.

Kent Proffer

Aug 5, 2013

I am nearing retirement and always tried to do my best. This poem put what I was always thinking and feeling into words.

Tim Wheeler

May 26, 2007

Here's the poem I was talking about