Gift of a Crossword Puzzle Book

My dear young friend, you've challenged me,
with a thoughtful gift selected for the one,
you surmised, foreseeing what would be,
the item to elicit tongue in cheek, good fun.

The variety of changing puzzle styles,
just when familiarity seems assured,
a play on words or different point of view brings smiles.
Oh, have you now conquered my fun craft with word?

So, picturing your dear glee as I struggle,
attempting, noting form prohibits substitution,
could I, through distant miles, enjoy a snuggle,
as I admit I've sunk to referring to solution?