Author Archives: Docpoet

If people loved themselves more They would have less angst to endure.. * It’s easy to latch onto criticism so tenaciously That you constantly admonish yourself subconsciously For failing to reach standards you have set high Your inner monologue tries to imply That you are unworthy, this message you internalize It becomes the backstory ofContinue reading “In a relationship with yourself”

There are so many thoughts I would like to express But I am afraid, I’ve learnt to suppress My true thoughts and say only what is expected of me I have no desire to invite criticism unnecessary  I don’t want to be viewed as an iconoclast I definitely don’t want to be a social outcast..Continue reading “Expression”

I had erroneously assumed that to be creative In an unstructured environment I needed to live Where there would be no set schedule to follow Where I could get into a state of flow Unfettered by time and life’s never-ending chores If only I were free, I could write so much more… * I couldContinue reading “Discipline in Creativity”

To be a conscientious doctor, I would strive to be Available and responsive to my patients readily When I met patients I would try to provide Reassurance to them that I was by their side I encouraged them to send in their questions or concerns I had an intent to answer them promptly, phone callsContinue reading “I cannot be the good doctor you want me to be”

Not just equal, but equitable Everybody gets a seat at the table Equal opportunity leading to equity Welcoming all, practicing inclusivity Letting diverse voices chime in That is how I thought we would win * That playbook has been nullified Principles of equity stand vilified It’s all about merit, they say But the focus onContinue reading “Collective Wins..”

Whenever I come across advice for writers to show, not tell I admit I’m perplexed, I don’t comprehend well How a reader would be able to picture the exact scene the writer has visualized The difference between reading a book and watching a film in my eyes Lies in being able to conjure a sceneContinue reading “Don’t Show, Just Tell”

We are so divided that other people seem to face An alternate reality from us in the same physical space We do not understand their point of view at all Nor do they comprehend ours, we hit a wall Talking about everyday lives, even in a conversation mundane From running into diametrically opposite viewpoints weContinue reading “On either side…”

I pick up my phone looking for some inspiration While browsing, though my true motivation Is to find something interesting to write about Or to learn more about my world without stepping out What I end up with is mindless consumption of content Scrolling through gorgeous videos and enticing advertisements That do not inspire, butContinue reading “Resist the Instinct”

If people think all that Indians can cook is “curry” This is a myth I would like to bury.. * Curry is the by-product of colonization It reduces the complex cuisine of a diverse nation To one single term, that the British devised Those unfamiliar with Indian food would be surprised  To know that thereContinue reading “No “Curry” for Me”

Does every health condition, every symptom we face Need treatment, do rest and hydration really have no place In managing a variety of ailments, it seems hard to believe That our ancestors lived without hundreds of medications to relieve Every fever, every cough, every ache and pain, and depression Why do we have with medicationsContinue reading “There’s a Pill You Can Take”

I once thought my limit was the sky I had set the bar for myself high In terms of achievement in every sphere As time went by, I realized I lived in fear Of not being able to reach the heights I had set my eyes on, life was a constant fight To soar higherContinue reading “Not reaching for the stars”

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” This quote is often repeated to motivate, but each time I read it, it cuts like a knife It makes me feel I’m wasting my one and only wild and precious life away I have made no elaborate plans,Continue reading “What would I do with my one wild and precious life?”