Author Archives: Docpoet

I am not the first person to have this desire To leave a legacy through which one continues to inspire Younger generations, to try to leave a footprint, however small On the world, to leave something one can call Unique to that person- a work of literature or art Or music that touches innumerable hearts..Continue reading “A legacy of poems”

Aging is not uniform, scientists have found This to me is a revelation profound At two specific ages, people experience Accelerated effects of senescence Since near one of those ages I happen to be Can I blame my issues on an aging machinery? * Slower metabolism, greater intolerance I now witness to excessive indulgence LessContinue reading “Rambling thoughts on aging”

Some days the weight of the world appears Too much to handle, I get wrapped up in anxieties and fears Such days seem to last for a while, and nothing helps much The effect of hormones on my mood is such That in the premenstrual phase the all-pervading emotion Is that of negativity, unhealthy foodContinue reading “When hormones interfere with my work”

Being doubtful is often perceived As a character flaw, it is widely believed That it is of the upmost importance In all interactions to project confidence Confidence is also supposed to be commensurate With knowledge and experience, so people invariably equate Expression of doubtfulness with a knowledge deficit Freely acknowledging your doubts does not wellContinue reading “Doubtful”

Often I have to try to comprehend Complex concepts in order to extend My knowledge and skill-set in my profession I find it daunting, in true confession I spend time and effort trying to simplify Big concepts into smaller chunks, to solidify My understanding of topics complicated Usually it takes longer than estimated But onceContinue reading “Complex Concepts”

It is a deeply personal regret that I share As time goes by I am increasingly aware That there is nothing consequential I might be able to leave Behind me, there was a time when I did believe I had something to offer the world that was valuable I had something unique I could bringContinue reading “Contemplating my Legacy”

Such sophisticated systems around Like a house of cards fell down In the face of a natural disaster unanticipated The fragility of our systems we had underestimated.. All of our man-made systems are so designed That they are inextricably intertwined Working in such a well-orchestrated way That we take them for granted every day ButContinue reading “Our fragile systems..”

Whenever swayed by emotion myself I find Let common sense and logic rescue my mind.. * It is hard to separate truth from lies Parse reality from accounts fictionalized Not give in to rhetoric that is crafted carefully To stoke your feelings of insecurity It is easy to believe what fits well Into your ownContinue reading “Sensible, not emotional thinking”

What would happen if I were to say I could not do this anymore, and walk away From the career I had spent so long to build Deviate from the values that had in me been drilled That told me to never give up in the face of adversity To fight with conviction until thereContinue reading “If I Walked Away..”

(relating to or denoting any disease or condition which arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown- from Oxford Dictionary) The term that as a physician most disconcerting I find Is “idiopathic”- to confess that something is unexplained, in my mind Seems like a poor excuse, science has advanced a lot In understanding mechanismsContinue reading “Idiopathic?”

(Hurricane Helene decimated the mountain region of Western North Carolina, an area of unparalleled natural beauty and generally considered a safe haven in the face of climate change.. Over the last several years, I have had the privilege of traveling to this region multiple times including as recently as July 2024, and I mourn theirContinue reading “The Hurricane that Altered the Mountains…”

Wear a sensor, monitor your activity Your heart rate you can continuously see Your heart rhythm it can record if you feel Your heart is fluttering, your activity level it can reveal Whether your sleep is restorative or not it can tell you Armed with this avalanche of information all you have to do IsContinue reading “On wearable devices..”