Category Archives: musings

As I consume news stories about people worldwide in different situations, I try to imagine how they feel and write poems about them. The other day I was wondering if it was actually appropriate to do so, since these are people I have never met in my life, and I don’t actually know how theyContinue reading “Whose story can I tell?”

I have a chronic illness It makes me ruminate, obsess Over its existence constantly The shadow I don’t want to see Like a companion cantankerous Interrupting, creating a fuss Admonishing me to take care of it Reminding me of things that can’t fit My life and my chronic illness Warning me to manage stress GivenContinue reading “Unwelcome companion”

A Japanese philosophy that originated in the 15th century as a reaction to the prevailing aesthetic of luxury, wabi-sabi is the art of finding beauty in imperfection and the ephemeral nature of life. Rearrange, reorganize, replace, repeat Until everything around you looks perfect and neat The advice applies to your personal grooming, home and workplaceContinue reading “Wabi-sabi in my life…”

Oh yes I will admit I’ve always been too much Throughout my life I’ve been told by everyone as such Too loud, too opinionated, flamboyant as well I make people uncomfortable, I can tell Almost always to myself attention I draw Not in a complimentary way, but perceived as a flaw I must tone itContinue reading “Let me be too much!”

The most important element with which I want to live The one thing that proves to be painfully elusive That is hard to achieve, and harder to maintain Once achieved- I lose it again and again.. I long for, actively seek, strive to find Balance in my life, for peace of my mind Balance betweenContinue reading “Balance”

If I had a dollar for each time I am asked this question, I would undoubtedly be a rich person “How did you learn to speak English so well?” “So you grew up in India? From your accent I couldn’t tell..” Many hours I have spent trying to formulate The best, most succinct reply- IContinue reading “How do I speak good English?”

Where do I find the will power to ignore The urge to buy, there are so many stimuli that lure Me with their advertisements inviting and tasteful I forget that buying things I do not need is wasteful Or I convince myself that the bright new stuff Is badly needed, my life is not enoughContinue reading “Retail Therapy”

I search for time, in doses small The last time I wasn’t rushed, I can’t recall I want to simply stare out of the window Daydream, think, let the moment flow Without being filled by a productive task If only I could in the glory of leisure time bask.. Maybe I could some inspiration findContinue reading “Catch a Moment…”

People might try to make you feel Inadequate, not good enough, try to steal The limelight from you, downplay Your achievements, take away The credit from you- make every effort to find A chink in your armor, play games with your mind Until your strong nerves start to fray Your confidence starts ebbing away.. *Continue reading “Let no one steal your thunder..”

Many assumptions I have made About myself, I realize they have played A major role in how myself I see There are opportunities I disregard freely Because I am “not that kind of a person” Many activities are just not for someone Like me- I am too ordinary, too cautious, too busy Too short, tooContinue reading “Don’t place (me) in a box”

I am supposed to think, and process complex thoughts I tend to spend my time thinking a lot I weigh the pros and cons of every issue at hand I try to ensure that I completely understand The situation before performing an action deliberate For most decisions I’ve had time to pre-meditate If I seemContinue reading “Overthinking”

Everyone talks about open doors Everyone tells you to open doors With your astuteness and perseverance Or to take advantage of the presence Of an open door of opportunity before you- The idea is to always pass through An open door into a world that is new An open door is a sign, a clueContinue reading “Let the door open”