Your name has been held by generations

of men in our family

stemming from the Bible,

meaning "Name of God."

You should spell it out with pride.

This desire to abbreviate

leaves it meaning only,

"Name."

We'll call you that if you insist.

Be careful what you do

in this name;

we almost called you

"Russell Todd"

which means "Red fox."

Anyone could have

lived up to that.

"Samuel" is much more substantial`

a prophet's moniker,

for tough guys only,

visionaries with teeth.

I think you are

up to the job.