Myself

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<u>Myself</u>



I have to live with myself, and so



I want to be fit for myself to know.



I want to be able, as days go by,



Always to look myself straight in the eye.



I don't want to stand, with the setting sun,



And hate myself for the things I've done.



I want to go out with my head erect,



I want to deserve all men's respect.



For here in the struggle for fame and pelf



I want to be able to like myself.



I don't want to look at myself and know



I'm bluster, a bluff and an empty show.



I never can hide myself from <em>me</em>;



I see what others may never see.



I know what others may never know,



I never can fool myself, and so,



Whatever happens, I want to be



Self-respecting and conscience-free.





<em>- Edgar Albert Guest</em>