The Genome Project

Drosophila's swatted and slapped
As multiple genomes are mapped
Our genes and our fame
Are nearly the same
As genetic diversity's zapped.

James Watson and ol' Francis Crick
Separated their genes with a stick
They got out of trouble
The helix was double!
But tell them apart - that's the trick

Even the grass green and placid
Remember - whenever you pass it
Those millions of blades
Are biology in spades-
Deoxyribonucleic acid!

Kate Thornton lives in California where she writes mystery and science fiction short stories. Her website is www.sff.net/people/katethornton. Recent publications include the new anthology, "A Deadly Dozen" with my story, "Ai Witness" - out now at amazon.com

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