Jackson, with your friendly smile and open demeanor 

We play word hunt 

And you answer all my last minute texts about assignments.

I am in awe that you can provide clarity, 

For readings that kept me in the dark.

And thankful you coordinate rescheduling after team events, 

Without making me feel like a bad student. 

So helpful sending me the notes I miss, and 

The giver of the best test reviews 

(I have you to thank for that last A).

I will miss your snide remarks, 

About who is sitting where and talking with whom

And your words of encouragement, 

That keeps me studying late into the night.