Myself

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 things I've done

I want to go out with my head erect

I want to have my self respect

For here in the struggle for fame and self

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 me

I see what others may never see

I know what others may never know

I can never fool myself, and so

Whatever happens, I want to be

Self respecting and conscience-free