Don’t hand out advice
Especially to kids
They will not appreciate
But will blow their lids –
And this applies
to grown-ups too
For if you interfere –
you will rue
Don’t be pushy
Recommend instead
For then it may shoot in
Right into their head
Unsolicited advice will be brushed aside
For It can be deemed judgmental
And hurt someone’s pride..
Cos No one likes to be doled out advice
Even though it’s well meant and nice
So hold your horses
And hold your tongue
Do not utter
The advice that has sprung –
With the best of intentions
From the bottom of your heart
Because you can’t bear
To see a sad and broken heart.