Author Archives: Docpoet

When did the enthusiasm he had at his workplace Shrivel up, wither away, get replaced By a gradually spreading cloud of indifference In a job that used to give him satisfaction immense When projects were completed, deadlines were met When he used to surpass all the goals he had set When every new opportunity seemedContinue reading “Quiet Quitting”

How do I find sustenance Where do I look for substance How do I go about trying to find A purpose in my life that can be aligned With my abilities and core values A purpose that finds me, not one that I choose.. * I thought my purpose in life would be To workContinue reading “Purpose”

As a young girl I remember myself to be Different from most people around me I understood things in my own way I said things that most people did not say I was creative, and my imagination ran wild I’d like to think of myself as a unique child.. * Through the tumultuous years ofContinue reading “The circle of uniqueness”

The negative commentary in my mind Runs constantly, on conscious examination I find It is powerful and continuously obliterates Positive thoughts, negative energy it generates Plants thoughts that are into beliefs solidified About my inadequacies, it has all my limitations identified * There are so many limiting beliefs that tower before me Like mountainous obstructionsContinue reading “Dismantle beliefs that limit me”

This is my space, you are not welcome here I won’t let you in, I say that without fear This is where my boundary exists, like it or not Trust me, to this issue I have given much thought You have to respect my freedom, time and space I should reciprocate too, so that whenContinue reading “Boundaries at Work”

I never said enough is enough I tried to wade through waters rough Thinking someone would recognize my dedication Turns out I was wrong in my estimation The more I bent, the more load was placed Until a distinct possibility of burnout I faced I tried to protest but powers above drowned my voice IContinue reading “I could not say “Enough is enough!””

I stare at my screen, my eyes fixated on that beautiful dress It is simply gorgeous; I cannot help but obsess Over how it would suit me perfectly The silhouette just seems to be cut for me The fabric and color are of the kind That flatter my skin tone, if I were to makeContinue reading “Guilty splurge”

There is a problem of epidemic magnitude Fatigue is the sneaky issue that seems to intrude On our lives, more so than ever before We are a generation of people who, more and more Feel tired all the time, without an explanation Our modern lifestyles seem to have a correlation With overwhelming fatigue that weContinue reading “Not miles to go before I sleep, but sleep before I go miles”

Celebrity-endorsed styles, instagram trends posted by influencers abound Everyone seems to be following the same fashions around I am tempted to get on the bandwagon too Being conversant with latest trends is the smart thing to do I can relate with my children, have something to talk about In social gatherings where small talk oneContinue reading “It’s trending…”

I can procrastinate indefinitely Tasks that don’t need to be done urgently I have a running list of things to do in my mind Things that drop to the bottom if there’s no defined Timeline in which they are expected to be completed It’s not important right now is the mantra I have always repeatedContinue reading “Deadline”

Every Sunday night I wonder anew Why is it that my list of things to do Is never complete, enough time I can never find To complete all tasks and still be able to unwind The weekend is meant to recharge and rejuvenate But a busy work week does necessitate That the weekend is spentContinue reading “Busy week, busier weekend…”

To give more attention to you To share a joke, life events too To spend more than fifteen minutes To not make a premature exit From your exam room, is what I’d like to do But I have limitations of time too If you needed more time to provide care I would definitely give youContinue reading “I’m your doctor running short on time….”