George the Vi

My first is one of royalty... George is the name of a king, but no one bows to kiss my ring for I don't have that legitimacy. I am the sixth in the family name, although my true lineage is unknown; I was adopted, and true love was sown by a man and his wife wanting no fame. I was given my adopted dad's name, and started learning his ways of life; growing up wasn't without its strife, but dear ol' dad said he was the same. He was a cabinet maker by trade, but my life has taken a different turn; he told me to follow my heart and learn, and never but never be afraid. The first name lineage does now end for I am the father to a beautiful girl; I try to be an oyster protecting its pearl... a teacher, a comforter, and a friend. For a name that wasn't mine from the start, I don't think it turned out too damn bad; I could have been a Bruce, a Sam, or a Thad but George came directly from the heart. Dedicated to my parents. For "What's in a Name" contest sponsored by Linda-Marie.