A Simple Gift

One of my classics from 2016, to accompany a gift of Skittles.

I wanted to get you a present
For this, your special day
Something I knew that was perfect
Just like you in every way

But I got to the store and was troubled
To find you the perfectest gift
After much contemplation and consternation
I finally decided on this

Now Jimmy, please don't be offended
it really could be much worse
I could still have compared you to many a thing
But the implications would hurt

I didn't, for instance, give you Butterfingers
Or AirHeads or Dum-dums or Nerds
When thinking of you I would never consider
such miserable, horrible words.

The reason that I thought of Skittles
Is first, that they're bright just you
And the "S" that on their back stands for "Special"
Although "Strong" and "Super" would do

I think Skittles are a perfect companion
The same can be said of a friend
All the times you've stuck by; made me laugh, made me... happy
I hope never our friendship will end