Author Archives: Docpoet

I was reading a book on science and in the afterword the author mentioned That it gave him immense pleasure to write “Remains unknown” multiple times- initially I was stunned To read that a researcher would find joy in whatever remained After years of ardent research and exploration, unexplained But as I read the pageContinue reading ““Remains Unknown””

Change your diet, your habits, your mindset Change your posture, your attitude, or else you would regret Remaining the flawed human being that you are currently You need to change, so that a better person you can be….. * Change, I understand, is the only constant But I have an issue with the rhetoric prevalentContinue reading “Change is not the only constant for me”

I’m cooking on the stovetop but what I want to do Is maximize this time and read a book too So while stirring the pot intermittently I pick up a book trying to read simultaneously My attention is divided, the pages lightly stained With turmeric, I am not sure how much I have gained ByContinue reading “One task at a time..”

English was my second language, but the colonial mindset was deeply ingrained in me So I strived to improve my English vocabulary I read, spoke and wrote in English, in an attempt to acquire Proficiency in English, to make it my first language I aspired * Flowery and idiomatic language I would use The mostContinue reading “Evolution of my Language”

I remember the first monsoon rain Falling in reluctant droplets, barely moistening the parched terrain Rain falling for a period tantalizingly brief The intoxicating petrichor bringing relief The hot dusty winds settling down on the ground A sense of new beginnings all around The start of the season celebrated with swings and steaming tea TheContinue reading “Rain of my memories”

My confidence has been standing on shaky ground Before it is shattered by an earthquake, I should turn around And bring my confidence to a place more stable Visualize myself as being smart and capable Tune out criticism, external and that of my inner voice too Put on a smile and an attitude of “can-do”..Continue reading “Confidence”

When I want to read an article I am conflicted Whether to read it online or get a copy printed.. * My eyes would thank me for reading on paper and not on screen I would be able to underline and scribble in the margins clean I would theoretically have a better ability to re-readContinue reading “Read online or not?”

Not a single strand of hair out of place My desk, a well-organized space My home kept spotlessly clean Not a speck of dirt to be seen My penmanship perfect, in letters neat Arranged in straight lines on crisp white sheets My clothes unwrinkled, my makeup flawless- Once upon a time I aspired to thisContinue reading “Never Neat”

There are many ways to practice self-care All of them require some time to spare In your busy schedule you’re advised to find Time to attend to your body and mind Self-care is important to ensure your soul is nourished You do not run on empty and continue to flourish * I often find myselfContinue reading “Work is self-care”

If you’re successful, your story you can tell If you write a book, millions of copies it would likely sell You would appear for book signings, guest lectures and television shows You would be approached for turning your book into films or television shows If you have a rags to riches story or one thatContinue reading “The Story of Failing”

The longer I work in healthcare, the more I am amazed At the resilience of my patients who face Adversities that insurmountable appear Challenges that could leave one paralyzed with fear To live productive lives with chronic illnesses requires Faith and courage- their irrepressible inspires Someone like me in ways that I had never imaginedContinue reading “The People I Learn From”

(September 5th is also celebrated as teachers stay in India The moment that shaped my career is firmly seared in my mind What being a cardiologist means to me was by that moment defined * I was a young doctor trying rather haphazardly to navigate Life and career, not knowing what would end up beingContinue reading “My career path”