Author Archives: Docpoet

I ruffle some feathers when I talk a lot Especially when I disagree with those who are taught To think that they know everything-they often are In positions of authority and power I don’t perceive myself as disadvantaged in any way But someone like me is expected to stay Rather quiet, submissive, not have opinionsContinue reading “I’ll talk”

This is an intensely personal poem. We are a physician couple and often our entire workdays are spent talking to patients and colleagues (and documenting those conversations). Often in the evening we have no desire to talk at all because we have exhausted our bandwidth for conversation at work. Actually the idea came after IContinue reading “Why we don’t talk”

I sit down and stare at a blank sheet Wondering what to pen down to defeat The melancholic undertones all around I want my words to have an uplifting sound.. * The world reels from crises in every sphere With everything mired in doom and gloom; I fear Increasingly cynical we all could be WeContinue reading “Words that uplift”

The one thing that I long to do Is to hold time in my hands somehow Catch a moment before it is gone To savor it, myself I want to allow I wish I did not have to run Along the river of time flowing fast I wish I could amble at a leisurely paceContinue reading “Time…”

How do you measure your progress? How do you know you’re on the path to success? And is success even important at all? Isn’t it equally important to rise and fall? * You don’t want to just exist, you want to Do better in your life, that much is true You fear stagnation, you wantContinue reading “Am I making progress?”

When I search on the web for something Indian, I expect to find Results related to India, that’s the only thing that comes to my mind But I also find references to a culture That was unfortunately named in error There is a nomenclature different Which may more accurately represent The indigenous people who haveContinue reading “Indian?”

No is a word remarkable In two letters, it can turn the tables The word No is a complete sentence Reflective of feelings intense A sum total, an amalgamation Of all negative emotions A word with the power to force People into silence, or change the course Of action, bring to an abrupt end MostContinue reading “No”

This is not how you write You must learn the right Way to write poetry You must get a diploma or degree You have no qualification For critical appreciation Of poetry, it is a form of art Just because you write from your heart Does not mean your writing qualifies As a poem, do notContinue reading “In defence of the Instapoet”

I’ve been told repeatedly By well-wishers who care for me That I can be anyone I want to be Then why am I in such a quandary? There is a question existential To find things in my life that are essential Eliminate things that are inconsequential And thus live up to my full potential *Continue reading “Existential crisis..”

I’ve heard this often, but I’m not sure if this is true You would regret the chances not taken by you But why is it always about taking a chance on something new? When you don’t take a chance, you make a conscious choice too To not disturb the existing order, because you don’t knowContinue reading “I’m not taking this chance…”

The comforts of modern life have spoiled me I live and thrive on the premise of predictability With all the technology available these days I can manage time effectively in different ways Work commitments, travel, deadlines quite narrow I expect to be able to fulfill, I can be on the go Continuously, because I amContinue reading “Lessons in Adaptability”

When you write… * Shape your misshapen thoughts Into words, phrases, sentences Bury your negative emotions In the tapestry of your writing… * Let your melancholic tears fall String them into a soulful verse Watch your sorrows evaporate In the warmth of your poetry * Let your anger explode (on paper) With powerful imagery, writeContinue reading “Write to Heal..”