Author Archives: Docpoet

(This poem started as my reaction to a news segment on Greek wildfires that have claimed the lives of some asylum seekers.) No one likes to let outsiders in And that is where the argument begins Against immigration, an issue that evokes Strong reactions, often provokes Resentment, anger, marked division Among citizens in terms ofContinue reading “What does it mean to immigrate?”

In a vacuum you cannot write You cannot come up with ideas bright Out of nothing, your writing you have to base On your experience, you have to face Issues unresolved that float inadvertently To the surface, forcing you to see The untold secrets you harbor, once again Stir up feelings that cause intense pain..Continue reading “Writing is difficult..”

(Self-prescription) How did we go wrong on something so basic One of the key factors making us sick Is lack of quality sleep- we tend to equate Productivity to staying up and working late Sleep is for the weak, those who are destined to succeed Must be able to thrive with few hours of sleepContinue reading “Sleep to heal…”

Your dear friend has just accomplished a feat Getting a book published is pretty neat You, as a reader and a loyal friend Buy the book immediately, you intend To make it a priority to read it, it’s obvious That to know what your friend has written, you’re curious * You start the book, quiteContinue reading “Conflict of Interest”

Art is a mirror and always has been Of the society, bringing to life unseen Facets of prevailing social mores In clever disguise, questions art can raise About social activism, morality and justice For change, art can in many ways be a catalyst… * Sometimes artists say merely what they want to say Sometimes theContinue reading “Artist, cancelled ?”

I want to grow, but I do not know What growth would mean, I have been Trying to find a way such that I can stay Perpetually inquisitive, as long as I live * At a hurtling pace, life I seem to face Limited does time appear, therefore I fear If I paused to learn,Continue reading “Time to Learn”

I have been busy making a living But time is running out, time is unforgiving Instead of a living, it is high time I made A life, memories for money trade * Let not infinite moments pass me by Without being experienced, let time not fly Without my pausing to make memories Let me, wiContinue reading “Make a life, not just a living”

Most of us like to fix broken things A wrong made right immense satisfaction brings We fix broken things using our skill-sets But are often left discontented and upset When things are broken beyond repair And we have to give up in despair When forces beyond our control are at play Sometimes we cannot getContinue reading “It ain’t broke, but I’ll fix it”

When someone asked a question that to me Appeared redundant, meaningless or silly I would feel amused or be critical How could someone not know something that simple My judgment was heavily flawed, I later did realize The world I saw was different from the one viewed from their eyes.. * Each generation has differentContinue reading “Mind the generation gap”

How do you open up your mind How do you let new ideas find Their way into the fossilized part of your brain Imprinted with biased opinions that are ingrained Deep within you, essential parts of who you are How do you get rid of them, how do you go far From the forces thatContinue reading “Open my mind…”

Motherland, I look up to you with unbridled pride Though no longer on your shores I reside Seventy-six years after your tryst with destiny You are a beacon of hope, an inspiration for many Rooted in history spanning five thousand years Stepping futuristically on the Moon and Mars without fear You are a booming economyContinue reading “On India’s Independence Day”

If you came across me today I might appear opinionated, I daresay But what you would not know Is that I’m still surprised when I show Assertiveness, or a strong opinion express More than anyone else, myself I impress.. * I remember a time when I did not To issues around me give much thoughtContinue reading “Learning to express”