Author Archives: Docpoet

(Writing poems about medical and scientific issues feels a bit weird, but this is how I write..) If you were destined to develop a fatal disease, would you rather know About it beforehand, or would you want to go Through your life oblivious of the peril you could face Would you want a glimpse intoContinue reading “Turmoil from a genetic test”

Recently I was disheartened on reading an article provocative That cited the inability of elite college students to give Enough attention to a book to read it in its entirety This is a significant change from prior generations unfortunately Whereas reading short articles and summaries is fine Reading a book cover to cover daunting theyContinue reading “Can’t read books..”

(My thoughts on the tragedy in NYC) An eye for an eye would make the whole world blind Vigilante justice is not what we should have in mind.. * Should there not be a legal recourse To fight back, to allow the executive powers to enforce Laws that would protect citizens from being sacrificed ByContinue reading “Vigilante Justice is Not the Solution…”

An unexpected day off from work and household responsibility Has fallen into your lap, you are filled with ecstasy At the prospect of being able to indulge in self-care To work on projects for which time you’ve been unable to spare * You are up early, totally energized You are excited and want to getContinue reading “The unexpected day off”

Though the narrative was that could do anything you wanted to A number of limitations were placed on you In your naïveté you believed everything you heard You tried to work within those limits, it never occurred To you that the beliefs you had internalized Were holding you back, your potential was not fully realizedContinue reading “Don’t Let the World Hold You Back”

In the face of suffering should you just forget about What has actually happened, should you try to move forward without Acknowledging the tragedy that you face Forget about it and exuberant positivity embrace Of should you allow yourself to feel your pain Mourn your loss, and then find a path towards a future uncertain?Continue reading “From Toxic Positivity to Tragic Optimism”

In the modern style of working, we have meetings endlessly To tackle problems that keep coming up unexpectedly But despite clever solutions I have noticed That the problems themselves continue to persist.. * Many people tackle problems in order to earn Their livelihoods, therefore the truth I have learnt Is that not many are interestedContinue reading “Problem Solving”

Repeatedly I tend to fall in the trap Of thinking I can do it all, I can tap Into an inexhaustible source of energy I think I have an indefatigable spirit within me.. * So I overextend myself without thinking through The ramifications-soon I am struggling to do Justice to everything I’ve spread on myContinue reading “Shattering My Own Myth”

If only I could stem the flow Of time, if only I did know How to have a longer rendezvous With time, not let its sands pass through My hands- if only I could capture in my fist A few moments- if I could make a tryst With time- to spend it in ways thatContinue reading “To Catch Time”

I was running on empty, there was no well of will-power left to tap Ignoring the protests of my mind, I retreated to my bed for a nap.. * I was caught in a complex web that had drained Every ounce of my energy, I was finding it hard to remain Focused on any task,Continue reading “The Life-changing Nap”

The idea of coming home to family has such a universal appeal The notion of going home for the holidays gives you a nostalgic feel You book your travel with eager anticipation You pledge for the festivities your participation You wrap up work during the early part of the week Some quality time with yourContinue reading “Is there no place like home for the holidays?”

Much as I love to travel, I must confess A trait crucial to travel I do not possess And that is patience when there is disruption To the planned itinerary- I still travel under the assumption That flights would to their schedules adhere And a delay in reaching my destination I would not fear ButContinue reading “Ready to fly?”