For those of you who are interested in such things, i would like to share with you how "No Son of Mine" came about. It started with the old Genesis song of the same name. (you can read the lyrics at: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/g/genesis/no_son_of_mine.html) Because i could truly identify with the character in the song, it was a moving piece for me from the first time I heard it. It ends pretty darkly, and at some level that bothered me. I wanted some hope, some possibility of a reconciliation. Then i saw the "loophole". The old man said "you are no son of mine", but perhaps he could accept her as his daughter? Once I had that idea, i was off and running, and the only question was what format the piece would take. I chose the drabble form, because I find it challenging and interesting to see if i can communicate the idea in so few words. I am glad it was well received.