There are some phrases that come loaded With premonition of a bomb that has exploded My adrenergic system promptly goes into gear When these ominous phrases I hear Fear grips me, I start to prepare For what could be my worst nightmare- “I need to show you something” is one I wonder what error of commisionContinue reading “I’m afraid when I hear…”
Author Archives: Docpoet
The Weight of Expectations
Fed on a steady diet of regulations and norms Presented in every manner and form From what to say, how to, to whom, and when From how to be seen and not heard as a woman Sartorial choices, type and level of adornment, Narrowly defined, giving way to resentment- Navigating the narrow alleys of behaviorContinue reading “The Weight of Expectations”
On Women’s Day
Worldwide we celebrate the day today As International Women’s Day, Calling to attention the valuable contribution Of women to our society and organizations It is supposed to be a day to applaud women All over the world, in a world dominated by men I personally find this celebration offensive Somewhat, let me explain without being tooContinue reading “On Women’s Day”
Mom guilt
“Guilt to motherhood is like grapes to wine.”- Fay Weldon I dream about a day that I Can fulfill all my obligations under the sky Without being interrupted frequently By motherhood and its myriad responsibilities I sit at my desk trying to type out An intellectual paper, but am interrupted by a shout From myContinue reading “Mom guilt”
The Big, Fat Indian Wedding
Read the phrase “wedding bells” somewhere And all of a sudden, out of nowhere An extraordinary urge gripped me To attend an Indian wedding, and see Fine silks and jewelry opulently displayed A profusion of colors, in every hue and shade Food and drink flowing in quantities that appear Limitless, for guests to gorge onContinue reading “The Big, Fat Indian Wedding”
Postcards from nowhere
Days and nights stretched out endlessly As she sat in a corner, listlessly Knees drawn to her chest, a vacant gaze The world outside whizzed by in a haze She occupied her corner wishing she could Perish without a trace- at least that would Put an end to her misery, stem the torrent Of guilt andContinue reading “Postcards from nowhere”
Floral entreaties
You knew I was naive, you knew I was a lover Of exotic flowers of every hue and color So I was carried away when you sent Expensive flowers to impress me, my friend Accompanied by tasteful cards, handwritten Etched with soulful poetry, you knew I was smitten From humongous hybrid roses to orchids rare I cherished everyContinue reading “Floral entreaties”
Money can’t buy happiness
Money can’t buy you happiness, it’s a cliche, they say Money can buy things that make one happy, any day They tell me I am fortunate to be rolling in wealth What can I tell you- I shed tears of sadness in stealth Oh yes, I have money, in quantities that might appear Quite excessive, in factContinue reading “Money can’t buy happiness”
My Miracle
I had not heard, I was unaware Upon my life, I think I could swear That true love could happen more than once I had never imagined I would get a chance To fall in love a second time; precipitously At first sight too, taking you in my arms nervously That day my heart filledContinue reading “My Miracle”
The fault lies in my chronotype..
“Chronotype refers to the behavioral manifestation of underlying circadian rhythms of myriad physical processes. A person’s chronotype is the propensity for the individual to sleep at a particular time during a 24-hour period. ‘Eveningness’ (delayed sleep period) and ‘morningness’ (advanced sleep period) are the two extremes with most individuals having some flexibility in the timingContinue reading “The fault lies in my chronotype..”
Don’t talk about it!
Life is complicated, we know that’s true Fast-paced, stressful, anxiety-provoking too So in the world today, culturally acceptable it has become To talk about anxiety and various ways it can be overcome From yoga to mindfulness, and therapy sessions Expensive ways to combat anxiety are the new obsession While these things help, I agree theyContinue reading “Don’t talk about it!”
The Hymn of Creation
From Wikipedia: The Nasadiya Sukta (after the incipit ná ásat, or “not the non-existent”), also known as the Hymn of Creation, is the 129th hymn of the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda (10:129). It is concerned with cosmology and the origin of the universe. “Who really knows? Who will here proclaim it? Whence was it produced?Continue reading “The Hymn of Creation”
Passion...unbridled 