Author Archives: Docpoet

Endless stretch of grassy land Bisected by the road stretched like a band Not a single soul for miles in sight Landscape bathed in brilliant sunlight In my dreams I  cruise on this highway  I’m all alone, and this is my way Far from the city’s cacophony of noise Silently I travel, this is my choice Thinking,Continue reading “The loner”

The only difference between a rut and a grave are the dimensions. Ellen Glasgow I often face a mental block As if faced by a mammoth rock My mind a simple blank draws Inertia grips me in its claws I lie, listless, in a state of torpor Waiting to be shaken out of stupor SuckedContinue reading “Stuck? Just take a step!”

“Like vanishing dew, a passing apparition or the sudden flash of lightning — already gone — thus should one regard one’s self.” ― Ikkyu Cherry blossoms also symbolize the transience of life because of their beauty and quick death. When I was young I thought I was immortal, invincible, My life with thrills was fraught IContinue reading “Transience of life”

Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings- always darker, simpler and emptier. –Friedrich NietzscheIn wishful thinking I indulge Dreaming of what I can’t divulge Thoughts that boundaries explore Of societal norms, pushing for more Skirting scandalous domain With power to inflict pain Thoughts that when transformed Into words can drop some bombs Thoughts that areContinue reading “Dark thoughts”

When you finally let go of the past, something better comes along. I try my best not to cling To ghosts buried in the past Memories of bygone days often bring Resentment that spirals down quite fast Spinning out of control all at once Settling in my mind, on the tip of my tongue Accusations, insults in abundance AllContinue reading “Living in the past”

Raging fires within Incinerating, burning a hole Rising above the din Of the wailing of my soul Carnage widespread Of the depths of my mind Unfettered, unchecked Fueled by a rage blind.. Such was my anger Fed on envy, greed, pride A thunderous monster Swallowing me with jaws wide. *** The fire died By itselfContinue reading “Anger”