Samuel Riley Behlke
is always there to help me
with a heart that’s exposed and raw
he fights his way out the worlds maw

In this strange and changing place
Samuel finds his own pace
focusing on the things he loves
and what he doesn’t, he’ll rise above

Because above all Samuel has tenacity
and a love for others in great capacity
he wants always to be part of a team
and to be held in great esteem

Which isn’t hard at all to do
because Sam is genuine, through and through.
His honesty will catch you off guard
while all subtlety he will discard.

We have shared some fascinating talks
and gone on some amazing walks
ever raged against each other as foes
but there are a few things I hope he knows

I love Samuel very much
and he may be my only son as such
but in that son I’ve gained a friend
a hero, a scholar and a mentorship that never ends.