Poemranker [Replying] Thu Nov 21 15:53:17 PST 2024

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On a straight mirror you stretch the glass Creating a doppelganger as the reflection. You ignore the almond eyes that house my soul And the lips which lift my down when we kiss. Why does beauty not know itself? When itâs a deliberate stranger to me. I have watched so many sunsets, To know that words are limited Beauty is beyond expression, Yet to me you define in a single kiss The inexpressible. I love the way you love the world. From the morning lark to the sun drenched clouds. I just wish you could love yourself As I have always loved you.

Shuushin

15-Nov-03/7:28 AM

I think what he means that there are more definitions, let me help with *actually providing information*:

Meaning "double walker" a doppelganger is a shadow-self that accompanies every human. Only the owner of a doppelganger can see it, otherwise it is invisible to human eyes. Dogs and cats have been known to see doppelgangers. Providing sympathetic company, a doppelganger almost always stands behind a person, and they cast no reflection in a mirror. They are prepared to listen and give advice to humans, either implanting ideas in their heads, or a sort of osmosis. It is said to be bad luck if it is seen, and rarely a doppelganger will make itself visible to friends or family, often causing great confusion. Doppelgangers can be mischievous and malicious.

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the literal german translation is "double goer"

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As used in various role playing games - like DUNGEONS and DRAGONS (tm) - is that better, dik?

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