Author Archives: Docpoet

It takes courage to admit you do not know Rather than feigning confidence to show That you are in control when you are screaming inside Afraid of your ignorance and wishing to hide Projecting false confidence works to some extent But the eventual solution to your predicament Is to actually learn what you do notContinue reading “I don’t know…”

I check off my list another destination The reality does not match the expectation Of visiting a tourist spot world-famous Braving long lines and crowds enormous We finally spend a few moments in admiration Of the vista which is different from my imagination Then it is time to leave this crowded place Where irritable touristsContinue reading “Travel on the road less traveled..”

I keep trying to turn over a new leaf I want to let go of my old, limiting beliefs When I am happy, I am motivated, I make progress But when I am perturbed, into old habits I regress The old patterns of thinking and doing things happen to be Etched deeply, ingrained within myContinue reading “Those familiar follies of the past..”

Each time you do something I should pat you on the back Shower praise on you for staying on the right track Every accomplishment of yours I should celebrate Applaud you for each activity in which you participate Tell you repeatedly how awesome you are With positive reinforcement in life you should go far.. *Continue reading “Well done, my child!”

This poem reflects the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi that emphasizes the beauty of imperfection, asymmetry and transience. I have included one of my sketches from Mother’s Day which shows clear (glaring?) imperfections.. So you think you can’t be an artist, think again Breathe, and let your imagination take the reins Look at the natural worldContinue reading “The imperfect artist”

Your passion and purpose should be aligned Sounds good in theory, but it is hard to find An overarching purpose in life, at least for me Even as I try to pursue my passions fiercely It is a question of nature existential I am searching for what is essential For me to live, to thrive,Continue reading “Pursuit of Purpose (Ikigai)”

Let the library remain a safe space Where books of all genres find a place In all libraries, let the printed word reign Let the right to choose a book not be restrained Let books not be restricted based on political will Let books be shelved so that they instill The value of free thoughtContinue reading “Let the printed word be free”

This is a topic close to my heart and one that I do talk about as a cardiologist. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, above all kinds of cancer and causes one in three deaths among women each year. Symptoms of heart attacks in women are different from those in men,Continue reading “Start with your heart..”

For a while it has appeared to me “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill That I go from failure to failure constantly Hoping against hope that I shall succeed One day- this is what helps me proceed Each day in my endeavors, despite making little progress ButContinue reading “Reframe success”

I know I must practice self-care It’s my responsibility, I am aware But self-care is the buzzword new Everyone is hopping on this bandwagon to Tell you how to practice self-care From celebrities to your friends, everyone wants to share Tips to make you more relaxed yet productive in your day But such advice sendsContinue reading “Self-care advice”

Enough has been said about women congregating To gossip about each other, it has been labeled a habit “irritating” By men over centuries, building an image negative Of “idle” women with boring lives to live.. When women get together, they share Everything under the sun, no topic they spare In doing so they support eachContinue reading “Not just gossip..”

Calamity seems distant until it comes to you The theoretical risk you ignore, this is something you can do Tragedy has struck many times, but far removed from it were you So you shrugged your shoulders, forgot about it promptly too You told everyone not to worry, these incidents were isolated Somewhere someone unhinged hadContinue reading “Finally it hit close to home…”