The Best Advice to Give

I stop.
I wait.
I listen.
But you are not content.

I talk.
I give.
I comfort.
it isn't time well spent.

I think.
I share.
I answer.
You say it's not enough.

I sigh.
I stand.
I tell you:
Just get up and be tough!

For I cannot do everything
that you must do yourself.
It's time for you to take a stand
and get off of the shelf.
Lean on me, and I will tell you,
you will not get far.
But trust yourself and I will promise:
You will reach the stars.