A Friend's Birthday Gift

Naught will suffice a gift for thee;

Nothing of metal, stone or wood

Seems worthy of supernal man:

Likeness of empyrean Good.



What should flatter you but a counterpart?

Dear friend of both my youth and age in kind,

What could ornament a generous heart?

What bezel could brighten a burning mind?



Bits and baubles of affection wear better over time.

So, naught will suffice a gift for thee; save my little rhyme.