Some excellent play here between the clone and the "real" self and this certainly makes one think about the ethical/moral questions that the science has prompted. I liked many of the lines but some that stand out are" identity distorted to perfection tainted!" and "cast a shadow in the other’s light." Thought provoking and very well done for such a tough subject.

“who are you?” I say “who are YOU?” the reply. Yes, it’s a ‘cruel joke’ ‘in the name of ‘love’ and ‘hope’ “philanthropy’s” cruel joke.’ Nature created beings at different levels giving them hardly any choice as regards procreation. We do not know the purpose of nature in creating beings but we do know that this purpose seemed accomplished in our births, procreation and deaths. We also deduce that the nature likes trans mutation, which might be complimenting some law which proclaims certain risks in case of termination of the transmutation. Cloning defies not only transmutation but it also defies the basic human urge of a refined survival. A refined survival can be attained only by evolving. The production of photo stats or replica’s cannot be defined as evolution. Technical evolution, yes. But human evolution-NO. You can only copy what is at the time of copying. In the natural process of procreation what transmits is the essence, physically and the basic nature with a chance of mutation since half of the DNA code comes from each of the partners. The personality remains to be developed with possibility of the personality penetrating the ssence and mutating it. In a Photostat its just a true copy. A foolish act on the part of the formula prone mechanics claiming to be scientist. Nature is capable of taking care of its own business and we must not forget that these genes are selfish, WILL to SURVIVAL being the basic urge. Defying nature for a refined survival is understandable which all the genuine esoteric schools did propound, producing replica’s is like ANTS producing ANT- MACHINES. Sorry for just this bird eye view. This is one of your best works.

Mirrors with a twist I'd say. Provocative, thought provoking reflection Rula. I'll never look at myself in the mirror the same way again. :o)

to look, really look, and see, really see, one's self takes courage... to encompass, really encompass, and embrace, really embrace, all facet's of one's self in noble... the good and the bad... this piece is heart-felt, seeking and brilliant... great searching... blessings...

You have very eloquently touched on a subject that has been close to my thoughts. Cloning. This poem is so thought provoking that I cannot even begin to process it yet. Excellent!