Author Archives: Docpoet

The urge to fill each blank space in my house I resist I let vacant spaces for optimal flow of energy persist I examine my artwork nearing completion and decide Not to add more detail, I do not want intricate details to hide The message that my broad brushstrokes are trying to convey I shallContinue reading “Blank Spaces”

There have been times when I have not found A safe space to unburden myself, on looking around Of reproach, rejection, resentment, afraid I have been I have retreated into my shell, remaining unheard and unseen I have longed to have safe spaces where I can be Understood and accepted, without changing anything about me..Continue reading “Safe Space”

As an aspiring artist, I am trying to get the pencil to follow my mind I imagine my pencil moving in effortless, fluid lines Uniform and neat, the way artists draw But my strokes are marked by a major flaw That makes my artwork look unrefined My artwork, like everything else I do, is definedContinue reading “The Rushed Wannabe Artist”

You don’t sell something simply by extolling its virtues People don’t just buy a product that you ask them to choose To sell any product successfully, you should sell A dream to prospective buyers, have a story to tell That tugs at their heartstrings, evokes nostalgic feelings If your product stirs people’s emotions, there isContinue reading “Sell them a dream”

Solo travel appears to be a big trend If you suffer from wanderlust and intend To travel the world, you might not find Others in your social orbit similarly inclined But YOLO! You live only once, therefore The wonders of the world you should explore Alone, or with other strangers who share Your love forContinue reading “Solo Travel”

Signing documents can a tricky business be The most meticulous among us sign without reading thoroughly At least on occasion, because documents are wordy and long-winded And our time and attention spans are both limited * I worry about signing without reading, my signature represents A tangible proof of my approval and consent At theContinue reading “Please Sign…”

The number of self-help books I’ve read is countless But one common piece of advice they all profess Is to change your life by changing your mindset On your reaction to situations, calmly reflect And reframe your response in a manner positive If you do this, a more contented life you can live.. * ItContinue reading “Change your Mindset”

When I meet a woman who exudes confidence My mind is filled with curiosity intense What is her secret- I want to know She has that admirable (and enviable) glow That comes from her ability to own the room she is in She is poised and comfortable in her own skin * I, on theContinue reading “Confident”

Making my bed in the morning is something I strive to do It may be hurried, imperfect, but what is also true That if I do not make my bed, it weighs heavily on me As if I have forgotten something before the start of a journey This is what my adolescent routinely gets naggedContinue reading “Did you make your bed?”

Many of us into the trap of performative busyness get caught Even when we are not actually working, we pretend we are working a lot It is imperative to be seen as working, so we strive To make our work visible, trying to survive In a competitive world where the optics happen to be AsContinue reading “Productivity Theater”

She walked in for her performance review meeting with apprehension To highlight her achievements over the past year was her intention She had come well-prepared, she was going to stay Calm and confident throughout, this meeting she was going to slay And finally ask for the promotion she knew she deserved She thought she couldContinue reading “Not Just a Workhorse”

Is it normal aging or premature senility But I mourn my increasing inability To read with focus and concentration There has been a noticeable degradation In my ability to pay attention to detail To grasp minutiae I seem to fail To my memory I can commit even less Trying to recall what I’ve read leadsContinue reading “Cannot concentrate”