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Hi dad, 

I hope I did not startled you.
O, I got it.. 
you've never heard me call you dad before 
My bad!

Well I just wanted you to know 
That I am doing fine
I've graduated from college 
Have my own business 
And enjoying life 

Sorry you weren't there at my birth 
Or when I got into my first fight 
And that bully pushed my face in the dirt

I know you had a good excuse 
Not to take me to school 
But that's ok dad.. mom covered for you

As a matter of fact 
She was always there
Cooking, washing my clothes, paying the bills 
She even cut my hair 

I know you would be proud of her
What a woman.. I'm sure you will agree 
She is the best in the world 

Well... I've got to go
I got to read a bedtime story 
To your grandson before bed

And I know where to find you now 
No need to worry my head
Because you will always be 
Where they laid you
After all..
You are dead.

Wilford Barker.