Double

sorenbarrett

Doppelgangers for everyone, someone else out of eight billion
A physical equal from birth, a  mirror projection on earth 
Where looks are the same, but what of the brain's claim?
Doppelgangers of the mind, our and their thoughts aligned
Both identical mentality, mirrored images in logic and personality 
In time so vast could we have had a double in the past?
We live in a world matrix where genetics plays tricks
In all of plurality there is no individuality

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  • David Wakeling

    This raises some important philosophical questions about individuality and genetics.I used to have a boss once and I saw her on the train one morning.I said hello to her only to find it was an identical looka like.Scary but true. Great poem that made me think

    • sorenbarrett

      Years ago I came to work to find a picture pasted on the office wall of what I myself took to be me in the company of Ivana Trump from a magazine photo. I had no memory of such and event but faced many questions and thankfully my wife believed me.

    • Poetic Licence

      Very interesting write which i have always wondered, there clearly are people who are identical in looks, I have wondered if in thought, feelings etc they are the same, enjoyed the read

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Tobani I have known identical twins that were very different in personality but I have wondered it there are others that may not look the same but be identical twins in personality. I appreciate the read and comment

        • Poetic Licence

          Your always welcome

        • Thomas W Case

          Tremendous. You nailed it.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much Thomas as always it is appreciated

          • Goldfinch60

            Fine words soren we may well have doubles in this world'

            Andy

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Andy your support means a great deal

            • Tom Dylan

              A fine poem on an intriguing topic. The amount of times people encounter the double of people they know. Maybe there is something in it.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Tom for your read and words of support they are most valuable to me.

              • Priya Tomar

                Your rhyming scheme is highly praiseworthy.
                To me ,your poetry is a sweet song

                • sorenbarrett

                  You are so kind. I thank you so much for your gracious words that serve as support and encouragement for further efforts

                • ElizabethMoroz

                  Love this one - great scientific metaphysical and physical and philosophical exploration conveying concepts so cleverly throughout the piece. This one was a joy to read- your concise ability to deliver complex subject matter with brevity is deeply admirable. Well done again Sir! Sincerely, Elizabeth

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Elizabeth for your kind words that serve as fuel for future efforts. I thank you from my heart

                    • ElizabethMoroz

                      You are most welcome Sir! I find your poetry to be inspired work indeed! It’s an honor to read your work and a pleasure to comment sincerely from my own heart, so thankyou for your work and devotion to the craft ! Sincerely Elizabeth



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