Category Archives: musings

It was so easy to say, “This is not my job” that day The client needed assistance, it was clear But her need was outside the sphere Of my work duties, I would not be looked at unfavorably For not providing requisite assistance, you see… ** I prepared to conclude the meeting, expressing regret IContinue reading “One small encounter…”

How could I forgive, I would say Those who harmed me that day They were people who robbed me Of my life as it was meant to be.. I had nightmares, I could not sleep The wounds from that insult did run deep… Angry I remained, I could not move on I wanted retribution forContinue reading “To Err is Human, to Forgive Divine”

I do not feel pretty, but I yearn to somehow be At least in pictures, the epitome of classic beauty I twist and turn, make poses that I believe Would make me be more attractive perceived I smile unnaturally, tilt my head or stand With my arm on my waist, as I understand That wayContinue reading “On instagram I’m briefly pretty..”

Be consistent, I had heard- because consistency Leads to results, it is the key That unlocks the secrets of success I dismissed that advice as idealistic jargon, I confess The truth is consistency was difficult for me To sustain, I was constantly seduced by novelty Consistency implied something predictable and repetitive To living an interestingContinue reading “The Importance of Showing Up”

Between what we want and what we need The contrast has never been clearer indeed The pandemic and its aftermath have unveiled How we have been overtaken by greed, how we have failed To remember that human needs are but few Most “needs” are just wants crying “me too”.. ** I for one, had neverContinue reading “#Lifegoals”

There’s the rhythm of day and night That my body wants to follow, but with all my might I resist the urge to synchronize I sleep at midnight, late in the morning I rise… There’s the monthly rhythm of the ebb and flow Of the lining of my womb, that I hate to follow ToolsContinue reading “Rhythms of Life”

Millions of people in my motherland India and around the world are grieving at this time. This poem is an attempt to give a voice to those who are putting up a brave front.. I hope you don’t ask me how I am doing these days For if you do, you might set a fireContinue reading “I am not fine…”

In a world that has descended into chaos and confusion May your voice be the one of reason In a world where selfish interests prevail In helping others, may you never fail.. In a world careening towards disaster inexorably Where countless others have failed to halt the catastrophe May you be the one to changeContinue reading “Singular”

If the best you can do today Is to put one foot in front of the other, it’s fine Do not overthink, no attention should you pay To the running commentary in your mind That tells you to disregard what you have gone through That tells you to get up and run like you usedContinue reading “Heal”

The world would be a better place tomorrow Because of what you did today in this time of sorrow While some saw an opportunity to sell oxygen and medications At inflated prices, you sold at a loss to needy patients While the COVID positive elderly couple was shunned By fearful neighbors, you were the oneContinue reading “Unsung COVID warriors”

“The signs that children will bear the scars of the pandemic for years to come are unmistakable.” Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director They have been silent bystanders of the pandemic Watching their world upended, parents and grandparents getting sick Not fully understanding what’s going on Without articulating, they feel something is wrong They have beenContinue reading “Pandemic bystanders”

Why should I be a damsel in distress Just so that you can claim success Over rescuing me from villains, demons and more That narrative belongs to patriarchal folklore.. * Why do you think I should walk on eggshells Around your fragile ego, it’s time to dispel The myth that I’m dependent on you inContinue reading “No thank you, I’ve got this!”