Author Archives: Docpoet

Should I throw every random thought that arises in my mind In my notebook or on my notes app, so that I can find Ideas to research, write about, or explore in more detail At a later time, when I am trying to write but fail To come up with a verse that sounds coherentContinue reading “Of Random Ideas and Thoughts”

One of the first steps of physical examination That I had to learn as a physician Was to palpate the radial pulse at the wrist And from its characteristics get a gist Of what could be ailing the patient before me To differentiate between patients both critically ill and relatively healthy * The weak threadyContinue reading “A Tale of the Pulse”

I took advice from a local artist to paint outside In fresh air- this was not something I had ever tried To paint landscapes in real time, I had no desire And painting in my backyard some planning did require But doing your artwork outdoors is supposed to be Much better for your mental healthContinue reading “Failed Experiment”

If you’ve been ruminating over a problem before going to bed If there is a conundrum stuck in your head Then sleep on it- if luck is on your side You might dream, and your dream might provide A solution to your predicament or at least a way To move forward when you wake upContinue reading “Problem-solving through Dreams..”

It should have come as no surprise But it was a shock when I finally came to realize That finding satisfaction in life was tough Because I never believed I could be enough … * I found new parameters to measure my worth Of ways in which I fell short there was no dearth NothingContinue reading “Am I Enough?”

I have been ruminating over an unpleasant situation late into the night When I stumble upon this piece of advice that feels just right- The greatest skill you can develop is the ability to reset fast Let grudges, anger, guilt and regret not last.. * Such apt advice for me in my current state IContinue reading “Learn to Reset”

An interesting mathematical formula I came across recently Linking the number of people in an organization with productivity It states that the square root of the number of people in a domain Is the number responsible for half of the system output, the rest remain On the sidelines, contributing, but without much impact The “squareContinue reading “The Square Root Sign”

An automated alert shows up on my screen Distracting me further, although distracted, I’ve already been This pop-up reminder is intended to be a benevolent guide To nudge me to take the “right” step- and dutifully abide By whatever the system has reminded me to do I am error-prone and forgetful, that much is trueContinue reading “Automated Alerts”

My eyelids droop, I stifle another yawn as I try to fight Both sleep and writer’s block- I’ve been trying to write Something, really anything so that I do not fall behind In my commitment to writing- in my mind Is a deep-seated fear that if I stop trying to write every day The writingContinue reading “Writing Practice”

Partnerships are needed everywhere It is just one planet that we share * In the early part of this century Norwegian trails were on a downhill slope slippery The hiking trails that had once been Popular throughout the world were no longer pristine Decades of erosion had left them dangerous Loose stones and falling rocksContinue reading “A Tale of Mutual Co-operation”

With the service provided I have not been fully satisfied But I’ve been asked for a review-I know they have tried To cater to me as the customer in the best possible way Somehow things have not gone well today Between giving an average versus a five-star review I am feeling conflicted in what IContinue reading “Five Star Review”

I love reading stories that make a place come alive Through vivid descriptions and imagery, through words that convey the vibe Of the place in which the story is set The place itself a character that is hard to forget Based on the stories, I have drawn images in my mind Correlation between imagination andContinue reading “Places in Stories..”