The Principle of Sameness

Neville

The Principle of Sameness

 

somewhere behind the camouflage they hide

beneath their disguises

not quite invisible, but not full on, or in your

face either, they are far

more discreet than that these days and tend

   to whisper rather than shout ..

   yet still they are heard and noticed and feared ..

and while it may not feel like

another groundhog day to you, it is the same

  old same old, to yours truly ..

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 30th, 2026 13:17
  • Comment from author about the poem: this is taken from the first draft of my next anthology A Nuance for Old Times Sake date of publication to be announced & monies to brain tumour research .. 🤍
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  • orchidee

    Good write N.

    • Neville


      Thank you Storchidiven 😎👍

      • orchidee

        I don't know that Storch guy! lol.

      • sorenbarrett

        They are always there but unseen. A lovely write that gives me deja vu feels.

        • Neville



          That's pretty cool soren thanks a minion mate .. Neville

          • sorenbarrett

            Most welcome Neville

          • Doggerel Dave

            Precisely where the power lies. In many ways untouchable. Politicians are such clowns by comparison. The clowns at the circus, in fact. In a nutshell, Neville.

            • Neville


              I think maybe I should thank you Dave .. Thank you Dave 😎👍

              • Doggerel Dave

                Means from your perspective, I got it right?

                • Neville



                  does there must be a wrong .. for example my left eye aint right .. maybe ..

                  • Doggerel Dave

                    Well then just do the best you can - there's no point in getting upset about it, life's too short...

                  • Goldfinch60

                    That sameness arises on many occasions Neville.

                    Andy

                    • Neville



                      I see it everywhere .. thanks for pointing it out to anyone else passing through .. Neville

                    • Thomas W Case

                      Fine work, my friend. Silent, sly, and patient—they move in the shadows while the world blinks.
                      A whisper can cut sharper than a scream when the same old dance repeats.

                      • Neville


                        Many thanks Thomas .. Neville

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        Neville, this hit me hard…there’s a quiet unease running through it that doesn’t let go. It feels watchful…like something just out of sight but never gone. That closing turn lands with a kind of weary knowing. Strong piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                        • Neville



                          Thanks for feeling it my way Tristan .. Neville 🐦‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐦‍⬛🖤👍

                          • Tristan Robert Lange

                            You're welcome, my friend.

                          • arqios

                            The sameness is the thing often overlooked or totally ignored, to our detriment. 🕊️🙏

                            • Neville



                              it always makes me wonder why so many others miss it .. because it neva goes away .. cheers mate much appreciate the visit as always .. Neville

                              • arqios

                                Likewise, Nev🕊️🙏🏻



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