Lew Germaine's Lookalike Poem by Francis Duggan

I thought it was Lew Germaine's face I see
But then I told myself this cannot be
For Lew died seven or eight years ago
Just one who looks like one I used to know.

A tall thin man of six foot one or two
With graying hair he looks so much like Lew
And like Lew he read 'best bets' a horse racing guide
They would look like brothers standing side by side.

Had I not known that Lew had died to the man I'd have spoke
For he had his Lookalike in the gray haired bloke
I'd have shaken hands saying good to see you Lew
And good to know that you still have a bet or two.

Amazing what a Lookalike face can do
It can bring back a long dead friend to you
In another's face an old friend once again
Studying the form guide I saw Lew Germaine.

A Lookalike brought back old friend to me
And lit up his picture in my memory
And though Lew Germaine died many years ago
I saw his face on one I did not know.