we take responsibility
for our own lives
our own decisions
without excuses
wish lists for others
ignores their right
of self determination
their ability to attain
self realization
to perceive
their our needs
goals dreams
to define evaluate
their own time potential
sacrifices
which goal
achievement
requires
Terence G. Craddock (afterglows echoes of starlight)
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/self-determination-achieves/