Author Archives: Docpoet

I look completely normal but I hide A deep seated burden inside Of chronic illness that does not Allow me to be carefree- the thought Of instability is never far from my mind If I am not careful I know I can find Myself in deep trouble, even a life-threatening emergency I have to planContinue reading “I Live with a Chronic Illness..”

I write about issues that are close to my heart To give expression to my thoughts and emotions I create my art But I would be lying if I said my art or writing are just for me I would love for my work to be disseminated widely Although I focus on enjoying the creativeContinue reading “Who do I write for?”

In a world where time we (women especially) lack There is always room for another shortcut or hack .. * The corridors of social media are replete With clever hacks to help you complete Tasks that are lengthy and laborious In fewer steps without much fuss Hyperbolically toured as genius tricks With catchy phrases thatContinue reading “Those genius hacks..”

I need to borrow a playbook from someone Who is able to get a million things done Without breaking a sweat or getting fatigued How many women juggle myriad responsibilities leaves me intrigued Whereas I am always trying to chase Time that evaporates into thin air always Leaving me exhausted, unfulfilled and demoralized At theContinue reading “Aboard the Fantasy Express”

It should come as no surprise That the spread of social media has given rise To self-obsession, many of us regularly post online Pictorial evidence of our daily lives- workouts, outfits, nail designs.. It becomes a reflex and we do not pause To think why we are posting something, because We’ve become accustomed to theContinue reading “Oversharing on social media”

Many of Shakespeare’s tragedies took place On a backdrop of fierce storms that the characters had to face Storms heralded tumultuous change and violence They served to make the drama more intense Many dramatists, novelists and writers of screenplay Use storms to create imagery to this day * Origin stories begin with an inundation ThatContinue reading “Storms and Stories…”

Stories of so many people I have told In my lifetime, so many lives I have let unfold Through my words, my writing has earned acclaim As a biographer I have in my lifetime made quite a name.. In the waning years of my life, as I reflect Over my rewarding career, I have comeContinue reading “The Biographer”

I stop in my tracks as the patient says “Thank you for listening”- this phrase Triggers a flood of mixed emotions Until that point I had been going through the motions Trying to extract relevant history as fast as I could Trying to come up with a plan as I stood Before the patient- fortunatelyContinue reading “I am listening..”

In a world where attention spans continue to shrink We are increasingly watching short videos that end in a blink You can scroll through multiple videos in a short duration Barely registering the message while trying to focus on the animation When you are bored and have nothing to do Multiple social media videos youContinue reading “Bored on social media”

When I gaze at your old pictures I have a strong urge To go back in time, savor moments with you at that age, and emerge More satisfied in my role as a mother, because I fear I did not spend enough time with you, my dear There are a thousand ways in which myContinue reading “Musings of a Mother”

(In full disclosure I read a book about the glassmakers of Murano, and the idea of this poem germinated there) Our craft is delicate, dangerous, precise A moment of carelessness can exact a huge price We work at hot temperatures, make glass bend and conform To our imagination, creating unique shapes and forms The glassContinue reading “Glass dances to my tunes”

(This dictum is often repeated in medical circles) When the mind learns something new, the eyes start to see What was always before you eyes, but you could not see clearly Once you start seeing something you cannot un-see Your understanding grows exponentially * There are astonishing sights in the world to behold And disgustingContinue reading “The Eyes do not see what the Mind does not know”