Author Archives: Docpoet

I grew up in a tropical country where I never knew What wind chill to ambient temperature could do I had no idea that the temperature I needed to keep in mind Was the “feels like” temperature, I had been inclined To take the actual temperature at face value I learnt the hard way thatContinue reading “Weather Lessons”

The biggest wellness trends of 2026- screams the headline I start reading out of curiosity, wondering how wellness can be defined In terms of trends that are supposed to be Short-lived in their life-span and popularity Wellness should not be treated as a fad That people follow fleeting wellness practices is sad.. * Practices thatContinue reading “Wellness Trends”

Who do I write for, I cannot exactly say Only a handful of people read my verses anyway.. * My writing is a chronicle of life through my lens Reflecting my ideas, opinions and emotions intense Sometimes when I go back to reading verses written years ago I feel grateful for how much I haveContinue reading “Who do I write for?”

From the east I moved to the west Ever since I’ve been on a quest To find the best of both worlds and incorporate From both eastern and western cultures their best traits * I’ve made a rather interesting observation When I travel to a different nation Each aspect of the culture that I seeContinue reading “The Best of Both Worlds”

The longer I practice medicine, the more stories I accumulate Stories that represent an aggregate Of the experiences of my career that were memorable Stories that have shaped me, that have enabled Me to become the physician that I am today Stories that have taught me invaluable lessons along the way.. * From scientific principlesContinue reading “Doctor, storyteller”

Each time I use disposable plastic cutlery To eat a quick meal in a plastic box in a hurry And toss everything in the trash can when I am done A little guilty, a bit ashamed, I have begun To feel about this lifestyle of convenience I have a variety of excuses in my defenseContinue reading “Plastic No More”

A rather unusual gift I received recently A book personalized for a reader like me A book with me as the protagonist It was a full-length novel and this is the gist- The story revolves around a sort of medical mystery That I, the protagonist, solve quite cleverly Using my skills as a cardiologist andContinue reading “Personalized Book”

Don’t say anything if you cannot say something nice Many women, like myself, have grown up with this advice It is ingrained so deeply in me that when I try to write Being negative or critical just does not feel right But as any avid reader or aspiring writer would know To create an interestingContinue reading “What I Have to Say is Not Nice”

I have so many unfinished dreams… In the throes of pessimism it seems That my dreams unrealized would remain But when I am being rational and sane I realize that many have come true already.. The dreams that my younger self used to see * Thirty years ago, my ambitions did not stretch that farContinue reading “Unfinished Dreams”

In order to preserve your sanity you know Do not say yes when you want to say no.. * How do I interpret this when my first response is always negative I say no to something immediately and later give More thought to what was asked of me And realizing that refusal is too easyContinue reading “Say No, Say Yes”

People with an entrepreneurial spirit have realized That everything you do can be monetized .. * You’ve spent hours perfecting your art You’re passionate about it, you’ve poured into it your heart It is a means of escape from the daily humdrum You showcase your art to people, and the suggestions instantly come To tryContinue reading “Not for Sale”

Things unfinished I hate to leave If I do not complete what I’ve started, I believe That my precious time has gone down the drain I take up short projects, that rarely unfinished remain Even when a film or a book seems to be dragging on I stick with it, long after the excitement hasContinue reading “Reach Completion”