Category Archives: musings

February is the Black History Month, so let us acknowledge their contribution to the development of the United States of America When you think of The greatest nation Do you remember The faceless people Men, women, children Who had their masters’ backs Whose labor broke their backs Who picked cotton for them Grew tobacco, boiledContinue reading “Back”

Trigger warning- this is a painful poem that describes the anguish of a parent who needs to give consent for a life-saving procedure for her child, something like a transplant, that is the child’s only chance to live, but comes with a long list of potential complications. In a meeting room with walls that areContinue reading “To save my child…”

It’s been a while since I crafted a story in verse. Here’s one! In her fast-paced world with technology replete Her time spent on the computer increased to complete An ever-increasing list of tasks, work seemed to seep Into home, vacation, leisure time and sleep To get a break from this monotony she yearned ToContinue reading “The Calligraphist”

In a world where we are still masking (especially in hospitals and clinics), sometimes not seeing someone’s facial expressions hampers interactions. I am strict about masking, but there are times seeing someone’s smile (or pursed lips as an expression of disapproval) helps. Oh, I know our eyes can convey smiles too, but sometimes botox hidesContinue reading “What does your face say?”

I take pride in my work and I desire To make it perfect, I admire Thoroughness in completing a task Certainly no less I should ever ask Of myself, because being flawless To me epitomizes personal success When all elements of my work fall in place When each variable fits in an assigned space IContinue reading “Not so perfect”

Robert Frost only had two roads from which he Had to choose, I wish that would be the case for me.. Too many roads, too many ways, choices galore What defines my world is the word “more” Life is a complex maze of choices, further complicated By the internet that leads to senses hyper-stimulated TooContinue reading “Frost’s roads”

The world appeared to be a dark place In everything I did I seemed to face Roadblocks, challenges, though small Summed up they were taking a toll On my patience, well-being and sanity I felt I was trying to sprint on empty Overly sensitive was I in every interaction Everything I perceived as an infractionContinue reading “I have a promise to keep”

How do we erase the idea that nestles deep In the collective consciousness of people, that keeps The inferiority complex of the colonized perpetuated Is passed through generations, the shame that’s never dissipated Three-quarters of a century spent as a nation free Colonialism continues to feed our psyche Where privilege, class, education synonymous remain WithContinue reading “Decolonize the narrative!”

If you want to place the blame somewhere To hold someone accountable, it seems fair To blame the pandemic that has upended All lives, led to consequences unintended May I suggest, then, to pause right here Acknowledge our frustrations and fears The last two years challenging have been In different ways for different folks, weContinue reading “Grace in the time of COVID”

I know you feel vulnerable here You have an illness, and you fear Being judged on any number of things A doctor’s visit a sense of insecurity brings You worry your lifestyle choices would be scrutinized You inability to afford medications would be revealed to outside eyes Your embarrassing indiscretions would come to light AllContinue reading “Doctor-patient relationship”

I have been working nonstop at my desk and I need A short break, a distraction, so I check my social media feed Photographs, rants, discussions on relevant topics as well I take in, then return to work, but my mind still dwells On the content I have mindlessly ingested Sucked into stuff in whichContinue reading “The exhausting break from work…”

Sometimes I wonder if I have already reached The pinnacle of my life, if time has bleached The vigor of youth completely out of me I wonder if in future I would be Energetic, insouciant as I was before Or would my future steps be measured much more.. * The finite nature of life’s yearsContinue reading “What should I leave?”