What you may find acceptable,
With expectations from others...
To agree,
May bring to you a degree...
Of psychological comfort.
And this may appease your limited,
Philosophy based upon outdated perceptions.

If you just stepped away from yourself,
With an examination that has depth...
Of a self reflection,
You 'may' still have some time left...
To regain some respect,
You 'believe' is owed and deserving.

There is nothing like awakening,
From one's overslept delusions.

Lawrence S. Pertillar

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/self-reflection-7/