Author Archives: Docpoet

When a successful boss lady you visualize The image that probably appears before your eyes Is that of a woman CEO in a power suit and designer shoes Someone who has the financial freedom to choose The lifestyle she wants, the objects she desires Someone ambitious, to break the glass ceiling who aspires Someone whoContinue reading “Boss Lady!”

Chatty Cathy, Debbie Downer, Lazy Susan, Negative Nancy, Nervous Nellie, Bye Felicia, The list of gendered colloquialisms is long Doesn’t ascribing negative traits to women seem wrong? * It is disheartening for me to realize (Even though it should come as no surprise) That women in diverse workplaces find Themselves with labels of a similarContinue reading “Debbie, not Downer”

(On National Book Lovers’ Day) If you are a stranger with a book Know that I’m not being a voyeur when I look At you intently, I am only trying to read The title of the book you possess, it’s a pressing need For me to satisfy my unrelenting curiosity Regarding books, it is aContinue reading “What book are you reading?”

I am supposed to listen to you without Interrupting you, I do not doubt That letting you drive the conversation Is the right thing to do, but in the spirit of self-preservation I have to interrupt to redirect you I must ensure you pay attention to What I have to say, my message should beContinue reading “Interrupted..”

Heavy, thick, humid air Envelops you, ensnares Beads of perspiration fall Trapped inside a heat wall You feel your cells shrink All the water you drink Does not keep pace With the loss in this furnace Hot, languid, listless Squirming, turning, restless Dehydrated brain unable to think Heat brings you to the brink Of completeContinue reading “Heat Wave”

All the information that I need to procure Is sourced from the internet for sure Most of the time I simply assume That Google is right, I naïvely consume The information that is presented to me That I am in an echo chamber I don’t even see The internet knows thoroughly my interests From politicalContinue reading “In praise of libraries and bookstores”

न साँप मरे न लाठी टूटे (Hindi proverb which means to get your way without causing any damage or breaking any rule) I am a rule-follower, a conformist, and I confess I am afraid to deviate from an established process I try to comprehend the logic behind rules and norms But like an obedient pupil,Continue reading “Let the snake be killed and the stick be intact…”

There is a superpower I’d like to possess I think it might be the key to success Or at least, a life of greater fulfillment To master Simplicity is my intent.. * In a world that grows increasing complex every day More stimuli assault my senses in every way Truth and fiction jostle for recognitionContinue reading “Simplicity is my Superpower!”

Sometimes I wish it would be enough To proclaim “because I said so” but it is tough To make my child accept that as an explanation For how I want him to behave in a certain situation Don’t get me wrong, I do subscribe to the view That you should be able to explain whyContinue reading “Because I said so…”

In modern life Travel has been imbued With great significance, the prevalent attitude Is that travel is an achievement, a way to acquire A well-rounded personality, travel is supposed to inspire One to connect with the world in a more meaningful way In a gathering have something interesting to say Being well-traveled is a badgeContinue reading “The illusion of Travel”

The world sometimes seems to tell me that I should Start believing that greed is good To work hard, greed would propel me Elevate my standard in my community In a world with resources finite, I would attract More resources towards myself in fact And when I work hard and produce more My community wouldContinue reading “Greed is good??”

You go through life, through your work day Interacting with people along the way You feel busy, maybe productive, but you do not know If your work makes a difference, you just go with the flow Nestled somewhere deep inside your heart Is a desire to make an impact that lasts You do not reallyContinue reading “The impact of my work..”