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Doppelganger Part I 

Doppelganger?
Yes, I know of two.
The first one was a stranger.
Someone I never knew.
She often acquainted bars.
My friends often saw “Me” there.
I could swear upon the stars.
It wasn't me; they’d just stare.
This went on for quite awhile.
I was about twenty-five, then.
I’d deny it; they’d just smile.
Disbelief met my chagrin.
Then, one day I saw her.
There, in the traffic ahead.
Long straight hair and a car like mine.
My foot hit the gas like lead.
I stopped at the light.
(I didn’t want a fine.)
She sped off into the distance.
Lost doppelganger instance.


Doppelganger Part II 

I was about fifty-two.
My husband said, “Here's a picture of you.”
In a small town newspaper from another state! 
It wasn't me; I wasn't there; I swear.
Was this an eerie act of fate?
All I could do was look and gawk.
She looked like me, at any rate.
Yes, she had a different name.
I eyed the photo like a hawk.
Would my life ever be the same?
I always wished I had a twin.
Is she my twin; will I cope?
Listed in the phone-book was her name.
A conversation was my hope.
We talked; she was only fifty.
It turned out to be a small world in the end.
My sister-in-law's daughter's best friend,
Was my living doppelganger!
Mystery solved…twice!

I wonder.
Do I have more doppelgangers?
Somewhere.

© July 13, 2011
Dane Smith-Johnsen

Based on true events in my life.

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest:  Doppelgangers!!! 	
Sponsored by: Matt Caliri

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