Author Archives: Docpoet

I am not a particularly responsible citizen in many ways But I do contemplate my carbon footprint these days.. * I live in an affluent part of the world and consume More resources than people in many other countries, I presume Many disposable items I use just for convenience I use plastic freely despite itsContinue reading “Carbon Footprint”

Marketing tactics do not target your wallet, instead, They target your wounds- this statement I recently read It caught my attention being eerily true While at the same time being tragic too.. * The deep insecurities you have internalized The myriad ways in which you have been made to realize That you are flawed- allContinue reading “Marketing for your Emotions”

Every woman around me seems to be More poised, more polished, more confident than me It seems other women have cracked the code of success At juggling various responsibilities with minimal stress While above water I can barely keep my head On the same water, other women effortlessly seem to tread.. * I really wouldContinue reading “Have they figured it all out?”

To reduce the anxiety of public speaking, I read Try reframing anxiety as excitement instead.. * Though anxiety may be expected, it makes us lose A sense of control over our actions, but if we choose To think we are excited, it gives us a sense of agency More under our control the situation appearsContinue reading “I am Excited..”

I have spent years trying to find A seat at the table, only to be declined To bring my own folding chair I have tried To somehow inveigle my way inside But the table always seems to remain Out of my reach, I have tried in vain To just keep on the table one handContinue reading “Seat at the Table”

Despite being someone who reads quite fast I’ve found that my attention span does not last Long enough for me to read an article in its entirety I am looking for a synopsis or a summary Of the major points because it seems to take Too many grey cells to read through and make MyContinue reading “Not just the headlines, but the whole story..”

I made a last minute dash to the store To buy art supplies for my kindergartner, and returned with something more- As I grabbed crayons, I came across a set of colored pens I bought them on a whim, not knowing if or when They would find use- my creativity had been lying dormant ButContinue reading “Dabbling in Art”

I came across an intriguing exercise It was to draw a giraffe with closed eyes- What this exercise would accomplish I was eager to find out At the very least, it would be an interesting thing to talk about * I checked out pictures of a giraffe and went through the drawing in my mindContinue reading “Drawing with Eyes Closed”

In a world full of insistent noise Silence is a powerful choice.. * The world seems increasingly unjust and unfair And when I find myself descending into despair I have been known to react, protest, and articulate Strong opinions, but lately I’ve begun to hesitate Because all I do by raising my voice Is increaseContinue reading “I choose to be silent”

I marvel at the fact that I never knew That the mystery series featuring Nancy Drew Was launched in the 1930s- or that the books were written By more than one person- I was smitten By Ms. Drew when I was young and impressionable And I fancied reading Carolyn Keene’s writing would enable An olderContinue reading “An Impressionable Adolescent’s Heroine”

Lately I’ve noticed a baffling trend Of fall items displayed in stores, do they intend To make people plan ahead and buy Pumpkins and Halloween decor in July? * I am not good at seasonal decorating When I host a gathering, I’m usually waiting Until the last minute to spruce up my space Almost invariablyContinue reading “Fall in July?”

You move to a new country with dreams that are vast You are stepping into a bright future, letting go of the past You have a script that you intend to follow to achieve Success that would come easily to you, or so you believe * You try your best to adapt in a newContinue reading “You Can Pivot”