Your eyes spark with a powerful light
As you put a strong hand gently
On my shoulder,
Reminding me:

"You are strong,
You are true,
You are you.
Give me your best."

And even when my best is
Passable at most,
You eyes still emanate that
Encouraging light
As you tell me:

"You are strong,
You are true,
You are you.
Give me your best."

You may feel your patience
Is unnoticed.
But it is what always
Helps me remember:

I am strong,
I am true,
I am me.
And my best
Is all I can give.

And I'm never going to settle for less.