Author Archives: Docpoet

There is never a dearth of advice Some of it appears time-tested and wise After all, a strategy is expected to have merit When millions of people have done it When a path has been found and followed By many, why should I not just walk on that road? * Following the well-traveled path isContinue reading “Not the tried and tested path”

Of the seven cardinal sins, my guilt most frequently manifests As gluttony- I invariably fail the test Of self-control with food- tragically I tend To eat much more than I intend When I feel stressed, bored, or empty inside My stomach wants to fill up in order to provide Comfort to me; in a twistedContinue reading “Confessions of a stress-eater”

None of us one walks from the car to the office anymore Looking around, making eye contact, like we would do before Our heads are bent, our eyes focused intently On our phones, our surroundings we do not see Some of us are trying to be efficient, catching up on news Or checking our e-mails,Continue reading “When the work day begins with scrolling on the phone…”

Are people on the street going to judge me this way or that A stranger’s opinion may be like a Schrodinger’s cat As likely to be a rejection as it is not I should not let that fear affect me a lot When I am bothered by others’ perception of me It’s an indication IContinue reading “The Schrödinger’s cat of opinion**”

(On World Tourism Day) To gawk at a painting considered world-famous While trying to understand all the fuss Surrounding it; standing in long queues to be Satisfied that the Mona Lisa you’ve been able to see Braving throngs of people, being constantly vigilant about Pickpockets on the streets is stressful, no doubt You barely haveContinue reading “Tourist”

It is not a small ask from me I cannot expect you to trust me blindly.. * We have met when you are in a vulnerable situation Not enough time has been spent to build a relation Between you as the patient and me as your physician But I have to state the unvarnished truthContinue reading “Trust”

I just read an article in a women’s magazine advising women to be more decisive at workplace. I totally agree- quick decision-making is a life-changing skill at work (and in life). I thought I was knowledgeable and well-read I had reasonably good ideas in my head I should have been able to put my knowledgeContinue reading “Decisive…”

Achieving goals at young age is celebrated “Under 30” and “under 40” achievers are felicitated By organizations, the not-so-subtle message being given Is that youngsters should be ambitious and driven To climb up the traditional ladder of success To get to the pinnacle of their career by forty or less.. * Some of us areContinue reading “Late Bloomers”

As a mass of humanity, we continue to grow At an unprecedented pace, sometimes we do not know How to best allocate resources for which we all compete Many resources are finite, and we continue to deplete Them faster than ever as our needs expand Placing undue pressure on habitable land Crowded cities with skyscrapersContinue reading “Solve for Sustainability”

A hummed melody not searchable on the internet The extra ingredient in a recipe that’s a family secret The half-remembered lyrics of an old song The heirloom jewelry that has for generations belonged To the family- notes fragmented from a storied past Inveigle their way into a new life, relics that outlast Their replacement- stayingContinue reading “Fragments of culture”

I came across the title of a post that said You’re looking to get angry when you browse the internet As I recalled all the content I had consumed that day I realized much of it had stirred my emotions in a way That I felt annoyed, outraged, perturbed, or plain angry There were strongContinue reading “You’re looking to get angry..”

In a world hyper-focused on self-expression Being ordinary gives a negative impression Whether you are meeting new people or writing a résumé Something unique about yourself you are expected to say An unusual interest, hobby or achievement Something extraordinary that makes a statement A stable life, working a regular job and raising a family MakeContinue reading “Ordinary..”