Author Archives: Docpoet

In Zen,  ensō (“circle”) is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create. The circle may be open or closed. In the former case, the circle is incomplete, allowing for movement and development as well as the perfection of all things. WhenContinue reading “Enso”

At the end of an incredibly busy day When all my energy had been sapped away I was still left with a gigantic mound Of work to complete, I looked around To see if any help I could harness I found none, and  I confess That vanquished by exhaustion  To winds I threw all cautionContinue reading “Short-cuts”

It is the tenth of January and I  Even before giving them a good try Am falling short on my resolutions- I am already asking for absolution From the tyranny of this social norm Whereby all my aspirations take the form Of New Year’s resolutions, that I Know are impossible for me under the skyContinue reading “My New Year’s Resolution Is..”

Today was a day in January, not unexpected When a cold front and low pressure intersected Causing snowfall, goodness gracious, on a weekday.. And even though last night I had continued to pray To the weather Gods, my worst fears were realized A snow emergency was declared, and no surprise All schools were closed, becauseContinue reading “Snow day”

This one is for all the women bosses out there! I am at a superior position, I hope you realize For that I do not have to apologize I have spent more years, acquired more grey hair In this profession compared to you, thus it is fair That, despite my gender and stature petite IContinue reading “Boss”

She had a story to tell, and for writing, a flair She conjured up characters in thin air And wove a yarn in a voice so original In a format completely nontraditional That when the first publisher read her manuscript It would be a success- he did predict The book was released- he was provedContinue reading “The Weight of Expectations”

The well of words has run dry, it appears I am here facing my biggest fear The dreaded writer’s block has invaded Every creative bone, all my ideas have faded Away from my mind-a reminder on facebook I see That I have not posted anything on my blog recently Jolting me into action, forcing meContinue reading “Writer’s block”

“Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.” – Hippocrates I know you are here in my clinic today Looking for relief- even before you say Something, I know you are in pain I hate to disappoint you again The unfortunate truth is; as a specialist of the heart I am not quite prepared to treat another bodyContinue reading “Specialist”

This is the break that I clearly need- She said to herself, settling down to read An interesting book in a cosy corner Of her hotel room, she had left behind her The mayhem of her life as a homemaker, A busy career woman, and a mother.. Teetering at the edge of a major burnoutContinue reading “Carpe Diem”

She walked in hurried steps, furtively After having lied, out of habit, glibly About the bruise visible on her forearm- No one could know about the bodily harm Inflicted on her most days by her spouse- This shameful secret belonged inside the house They were educated, liberal and well to do It was universally acceptedContinue reading “Victim no more”

Some days my dreams are Vast, stretching far Beyond the horizon, bursting With ambition, my soul thirsting For fame, fortune, grandeur- Some days these things hold their allure Enticing me- I run in their pursuit Until my mind makes an observation astute That they are dreams, improbable it might be For them, the light ofContinue reading “Size of my dreams”

Dear daughter, let me tell you So that you can see through my lens too The story of my life spanning two continents I’ll share with you my innermost sentiments I came to this country as a young bride Apprehensive, with your father by my side A sheltered existence I had led until then NeverContinue reading “A Mother’s Letter”