Author Archives: Docpoet

It is hard to change but there is one trait That I would really like to cultivate- Patience unfortunately is not a virtue I possess And impatience often comes in the way of success With any endeavor in which I get involved With a little patience, more problems in my life would be solved.. *Continue reading “Impatience”

Many interesting things in my prolonged training I’ve seen Multiple times in my career, a novice I have been Those days are now over, sometimes I yearn For those novitiate days when my goal was to learn When the learning curve used to be steep The climb was exhilarating- that enthusiasm I wish I couldContinue reading “The Learning Curve”

I sometimes wish I could spend all day Pouring random thoughts on paper in a way That would unfold like an eclectic combination Of work, creativity and a therapy session If I could just be in touch with my soul Write and make broken pieces of me whole If I could capture every emotion IContinue reading “All I want to do is write…”

Meteoric rise and precipitous fall She had climbed high to be loved by all Basking in the glory of fickle success On top of the world, by good fortune blessed.. * No, success did not go to her head She remained squarely grounded instead But there were fans and then there were trolls The latterContinue reading “A fault in her stars..”

Is it just me or other middle-aged women feel this too… I am slowing losing my mind, I do not know what to do When my mental faculties do not appear To be as sharp as they were, and I fear If early onset dementia is creeping up on me I am at a productiveContinue reading “Am I losing my mental faculties?”

In English language, I speak and write quite well On how I formulate my sentences, I don’t often dwell I am focused on the content, I don’t pay Attention to grammar, I must say * I had not realized grammar had anything to do With a person’s personality and worldview Until I came across aContinue reading “Change your grammar”

Telling your story could be a cathartic experience for you, But you are worried about dragging others in it too Some people in your story would not be portrayed in the best light Tarnishing their reputations through your story-telling does not seem right But if you were to leave them out completely Your story wouldContinue reading “All the characters in my story”

I could use my money to buy luxuries, sure But even with possession of material comforts I cannot ensure That I would be able to find That elusive peace of mind That I would be able to have backup plans For emergencies, when circumstances get out of hand At that time material objects would notContinue reading “What money can buy”

My patient looks sheepish when asked about His exercise, or lack thereof, this is a question he’d like to skip without doubt He tells me he has been inactive and that he already knew He would be shamed for it, because that’s what all his health care professionals do… * Sure enough, I would haveContinue reading “Shame in healthcare”

Let nothing ruffle my feathers- let me be Able to face life every day with equanimity This is what I hope for as I begin each day But as infinitesimal roadblocks emerge along the way The cool as a cucumber attitude I was trying to adopt Goes out of the window more often than notContinue reading “Daily affirmation”

When you work in a corporate set-up you feel Most of the time, no more than a cog in the wheel That you are replaceable is the impression you get Your stable position can easily be upset.. * Above and beyond you try to go At first, but you never get to know If yourContinue reading “Employee Recognition”

Why does the ingredient list on my “health” bar read Like that of a complex chemical concoction indeed I have difficulty recognizing the names that do not Appear to have any relation to food- it seems I have bought A list of chemicals melted together to create Something deemed edible for my palate.. The caloricContinue reading “Eat real food”