Author Archives: Docpoet

Of all the lessons I should have learnt and did not The foremost is the ability to say no without a second thought When saying yes encroaches on my time, resources and liberty I should be able to say no without feeling guilty Without coming up with excuses or explanations That would sound forced andContinue reading “No.”

Excessive workload has left my soul destroyed In a desperate search for something to fill the void As social media posts I mindlessly scroll through Against better judgment I get swept into Meaningless debates, trolling, hateful comments and more People tearing strangers apart more viciously than before I was looking to soothe myself, instead IContinue reading “That late-night scrolling…”

When I hear about book bans, I find myself scratching my head Are we sauntering towards the dark ages instead Of moving forward into the future, we’re going back at an accelerated pace How can the freedom to read something not have a place In a democracy, in the land of the free In thisContinue reading “Readstricted!”

Of all the things that social media has influenced I think the change most drastic, most intense Is in how ourselves we view- because we inadvertently compare Our mundane daily selves to unrealistic pictures, unaware Of the photography tricks and filters used to present Stunning pictures with the sole intent Of getting more views, toContinue reading “My perfect (Insta) life”

I have worked hard, received a stellar education I am enthusiastic about my vocation I am ambitious, I want to take My career to greater heights, I want to make The best of my education and training, I do My determination and hard work should carry me through.. * But wait, mid-thirties I have reachedContinue reading “Trying to have it all…”

I’m measuring my life, I fear In terms of boxes that appear To have been created by people around me I have been checking them off diligently.. Educational qualifications, career goals, material possessions Vacations, hobbies, leisure activities- in true confession Are guided by the narrow boxes designed By the society keeping averages in mind ButContinue reading “No more boxes to check!”

Fourteen minutes and six lives lost Followed by the seventh- how do you measure the cost Of lives lost to horrific gun violence Young lives- this does not make sense Does this not register anymore? Why does it not lead to a louder uproar? When we discuss the issue, deeply divided we remain Make itContinue reading “Going to school can be deadly”

Should I try to fit in or try to stand out The answer to this question is always in doubt When you fit in, you feel at home, not judged, comfortable Standing out is like being in a foreign place, unable To read the language- in this case the code unspoken That binds those whoContinue reading “Fit in or stand out?”

You leave your homeland, then come back and see Everything in a different light inexorably The good and the bad, in sharp relief outlined The picture quite different from what you had in mind Some ordinary things quaint and endearing appear While other things are too irritating to bear The more you see, the moreContinue reading “A Conflicted Mind”

I had learnt that people were meant to fight Fight to survive, fight to thrive, fight for rights Your body naturally fights an illness You fight to get better, fight for success The valiant fight, while cowards surrender readily Why be a coward in the face of adversity? * When I saw patients who hadContinue reading “Don’t fight so hard!”

Tell me your opinion, let me know what you think I’d like to hear your opposite view-point, I don’t want to sink Any deeper into the cavern that is an echo chamber for me I am tired of everyone agreeing with me readily Because when I seek opinions on the internet The ones that mirrorContinue reading “Exit the echo chamber”

I am afraid my presence is a charade How long can I keep up this masquerade Of knowing everything when I feel I stand Not on terra firma but on shifting sand How can I hold my own among the wizards How can I even expect to be heard Offering my opinion in a timidContinue reading “I have something to say..”