Ode to Spencer Reid

Tall, lanky, brilliant, a very complex man

Take a moment to understand him if you can

It's no secret at statistics he's a whiz

That's only a small part of who he really is

From his finely sculptured hands to his handsome looks

He's much more than the sum of what he's learned from books

He is a warm smile, he is expressive brown eyes

Through which none of his emotions can he disguise.

Even the storm clouds he often exists under

Cannot diminish his innocence and wonder

Life's shown him many things, sorrowful and tragic

Still his heart believes in happiness and magic

He's struggled to conquer the demons that he's faced

As burdens of his darkest hours could not be erased

Look beyond the scholar, letters behind his name

To one who's overcome hardship from whence he came

Someone who's risked his life and soul for those in need

The very Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid.