I was at a dead end in my life; and could see noting but the Cemetery in my future. I was lonely in the world, and yearned for companionship that would never change towards me; according to the "seasons."
While well known in the neighborhood, I did not have the deep connection that made me feel and know I was accepted unconditionally; maybe this being for that I am my father's only child, and never felt completely accepted by my mother's children.
So when I took pity on a crack-head's daughter, and embraced her, then later cleaned her up and became involved with her, and this little girl was born, my whole life had changed. I felt loved, wanted, admired, and needed; and felt like and knew then that I would always have a friend, because I now had a family of my own. This little girl had become my world, and had viewed and loved me as her hero and the best person in the world; in all respects!
Fatherhood has been the best and most fulfilling experience for me. I have come to know the purpose of my life and my place and role in the world. There's nothing more dignifying to me than to be a man, and a provider, protector, defender, and educator of those who will carry on my legacy and my bloodline; and I intend with everything in me, and on my life, to do so, and according to the standards of God; God Willing.
Therefore, I want to acknowledge the fourteenth year of existence, for the first of mine, and remind her that her conduct and demeanor reflects upon the Honor and Dignity of he who would give his very life, that she may not be corrupted and defiled by those who dwell in ignorance, and live in Peace and in Solice, and that she may be guided rightly and live in honor -her Father.
Happy 14th Birthday "Ke So hollywood," Kyana I. Lee, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and may God protect you wherever in this world you may be ... until I bring you home. From a Father, and his undying love.
-Dad
