Grey Hair

[danster 15]

A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to

see the bed nicely made up and everything neat and tidy.

Then he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the

pillow. It was addressed, "Dad"

With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and

read the letter withtrembling hands:

Dear Dad,

It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm

writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend

because I wanted to avoid a scene with you and Mom.

I've been finding real passion with Joan and she is so

nice. I knew you would not approve of her because of all

her piercing, tattoos,her tight motorcycle clothes and

because she is so much older than I am but it's not only

the passion, Dad, she's pregnant. Joan says that we are

going to be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods

and has a stack of firewood, enough for the whole winter.

We share a dream of having many more children.

Joan has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't

really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it and trading it

with the other people in the commune for all the cocaine

and ecstasy we want.

In the meantime, we'll pray that science will find a cure

for AIDS so Joan can get better; she sure deserves it!

Don't worry Dad, I'm 15 years old now and I know how to

take care of myself. Someday, I'm sure

we'll be back to

visit so you can get to know your grandchildren.

Your son,

Chad

P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's

house. I justwanted to remind you that there are worse

things in life than the report card that's in my desk drawer.

I love you! Call when it is safe for me to come

home.