Author Archives: Docpoet

Whenever I read or hear about someone Breaking a stereotype, I silently cheer for that person Because I truly believe born we were not To fit into arbitrary molds- we are capable of independent thought Then why should we accept a herd mentality Why should we not explore our individuality? * Why is it soContinue reading “Let me break a stereotype…”

After dressing up for an important event She peered one last time in the mirror with the intent Of making sure that she was looking good But she did not get the reassurance she hoped she would Such was the conditioning of her mind That flaws in her appearance she would always find Such thatContinue reading “You are beautiful, no matter what they say…”

I confess it is hard not to get swayed By Black Friday deals, so far I have stayed Away from promises of sales everywhere Between Friday and Cyber Monday, let’s see how well I fare I have resolved to accumulate fewer possessions But for innovative products, I have to make concessions There are things thatContinue reading “Black Friday Stoicism”

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta Cerulean blue waters and azure blue skies Are most definitely a treat for my eyes But when I travel, I look for something more To expand my vision to something I had not seen before Let me discover the storiedContinue reading “Travel for the stories”

When did the enthusiasm he had at his workplace Shrivel up, wither away, get replaced By a gradually spreading cloud of indifference In a job that used to give him satisfaction immense When projects were completed, deadlines were met When he used to surpass all the goals he had set When every new opportunity seemedContinue reading “Quiet Quitting”

How do I find sustenance Where do I look for substance How do I go about trying to find A purpose in my life that can be aligned With my abilities and core values A purpose that finds me, not one that I choose.. * I thought my purpose in life would be To workContinue reading “Purpose”

As a young girl I remember myself to be Different from most people around me I understood things in my own way I said things that most people did not say I was creative, and my imagination ran wild I’d like to think of myself as a unique child.. * Through the tumultuous years ofContinue reading “The circle of uniqueness”

The negative commentary in my mind Runs constantly, on conscious examination I find It is powerful and continuously obliterates Positive thoughts, negative energy it generates Plants thoughts that are into beliefs solidified About my inadequacies, it has all my limitations identified * There are so many limiting beliefs that tower before me Like mountainous obstructionsContinue reading “Dismantle beliefs that limit me”

This is my space, you are not welcome here I won’t let you in, I say that without fear This is where my boundary exists, like it or not Trust me, to this issue I have given much thought You have to respect my freedom, time and space I should reciprocate too, so that whenContinue reading “Boundaries at Work”

I never said enough is enough I tried to wade through waters rough Thinking someone would recognize my dedication Turns out I was wrong in my estimation The more I bent, the more load was placed Until a distinct possibility of burnout I faced I tried to protest but powers above drowned my voice IContinue reading “I could not say “Enough is enough!””

I stare at my screen, my eyes fixated on that beautiful dress It is simply gorgeous; I cannot help but obsess Over how it would suit me perfectly The silhouette just seems to be cut for me The fabric and color are of the kind That flatter my skin tone, if I were to makeContinue reading “Guilty splurge”

There is a problem of epidemic magnitude Fatigue is the sneaky issue that seems to intrude On our lives, more so than ever before We are a generation of people who, more and more Feel tired all the time, without an explanation Our modern lifestyles seem to have a correlation With overwhelming fatigue that weContinue reading “Not miles to go before I sleep, but sleep before I go miles”