My daughter sang a solo
Her voice rang true and clear
Just as my grandfather’s had
Another time, one long-ago year
And I in wonder
As she sang in church today
Could not help but ponder
The mystery of DNA
I asked myself:
This gift of song –
Where in our family tree
Could its origin be?
Which generation
first saw it come?
And by what random decree
Is it passed on only to some?
Oh, lucky Ann to be one!