Be a “good girl” is all she had heard- It made sense, good is a virtuous word She did not know that being good came With strings attached, all the same The parameters of being good had much to do With her gender, though she lacked a clue For in her naive world-view good was defined ByContinue reading “Good girl”
Category Archives: musings
Ambition and satisfaction
This is a constant conundrum that I face Trying to find a comfortable place Where ambition and satisfaction collide In parallel lines I see them ride Focus on one, and that picks up speed Until the other is instigated by need Then this one speeds up for a while Trying to cover that extra mile.. ** Continue reading “Ambition and satisfaction”
Rushed
Haphazardly I wandered through life, feeling rushed Under the weight of time, constantly crushed Life gushed past me like a mountain brook Contrary to the way things should’ve been in my book- My idyllic life would move like a river in the plain Meandering slowly around bends, then speeding again But a time crunch I felt nearlyContinue reading “Rushed”
Healing Touch
Role of a physician: “Cure Sometimes, Treat Often, Comfort Always”- Hippocrates These days I often have a sinking feeling Fogged in despair, my head is reeling Did I somehow, gravely misunderstand The role of a physician, that healing hand Why do I encounter, more and more Suffering each day, less and less cure? Technical advancements letContinue reading “Healing Touch”
Rhythm and Chaos
Rhythm and Chaos, free spirits two On a whim decided to Compete with each other just to see Who between them could more swiftly Traverse the breadth of the Galaxy Each one set out determinedly With aplomb and audacity Confident in their capacity To out-maneuver the other one Journeying through the galaxy was much fun.. **Continue reading “Rhythm and Chaos”
My sanctuary
As I observe my child engrossed In playing with his toys, completely lost In his own world, inventing stories That he narrates to himself, without any worries He is quite oblivious of his creativity While I, proud as only a mother could be Marvel at him, then travel back in time To when such creative pursuitsContinue reading “My sanctuary”
Healing touch of prayer
Was taught about God when I was young Many hymns in His praise I had sung Was taught to fold my hands and pray At the start and the end of my day It was easy to whisper without comprehension A prayer I was taught, but difficult to pay attention Over the years I got conditionedContinue reading “Healing touch of prayer”
Plunder of the earth
We are a species of intelligence superior With the audacity to transform nature- We take freely from the earth its treasures And modify them aggressively for our pleasures. * The fruits of the earth are not always perfect We know it, but why should we this fact accept The food we eat should epitomize perfectionContinue reading “Plunder of the earth”
Inertia
Why do I have inertia so profound In going to bed for a sleep sound Glued I am to my computer screen Why doesn’t the bed inviting seem? When I finally trudge to bed I’ll be checking my phone instead Of closing my eyes to try to sleep.. Why don’t I yearn for slumber deep? Tossing andContinue reading “Inertia”
Reinvention
Reinventing yourself is often talked about, It is the mantra in vogue, without a doubt Open your mind and your purse, get a makeover Live the life that you’ve dreamt of, before it is over That is what “lifestyle consultants” proclaim You could be a new person behind the old name.. Unfortunately the methods ofContinue reading “Reinvention”
New Year
Another year has dawned, it’s the first of January Eager I am to fill the pages of my diary It’s a good idea to start on the very first day My mind draws a blank, there’s nothing new to say Nothing that sounds original, groundbreaking Probably a rehash of resolutions I’ve been making Year after year,Continue reading “New Year”
Job satisfaction
To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. Pearl S. Buck I have a job, with satisfaction I can say That takes care of needs and bills to pay Leaves me enough for careful indulgence In luxuries of life, that I enjoy with prudence That should suffice for work satisfaction- SomeContinue reading “Job satisfaction”
Passion...unbridled 