Category Archives: musings

Learning from my growing child Whose simple logic makes me smile And lose myself in reflective reverie If only things could as simple be.. If my thinking could be that concrete Maybe conflicts my mind could beat Come to black or white conclusions Avoid areas grey that cause confusion.. If like my child I could sometimesContinue reading “Revisiting childhood”

I will confess that I love adornment With make-up, jewelry, such shenanigans That does not mean you can pass judgment On me, or equate me with mute mannequins- I am professional to my very core I’ll come early to work dressed to the nines Much as the “girly” objects I adore I take pride inContinue reading “Dressed like a diva, I roar like a lion”

This one is only for my Indian friends who are mourning the loss of an extraordinary human being and the former President of India.  A man of infinite capability Scientist extraordinaire His aspirational ability Inspiring us everywhere His dream in conception singular Of raising India to heights unknown, And making her the “knowledge superpower”, An action pathContinue reading “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam- A Eulogy”

I keep writing about being different, being an iconoclast on this blog, since that is what I want to be. However, I realize that this may not be for everyone, so here I present the opposite point of view: Why should I try to stand apart And deal with the stress of being unique? WhyContinue reading “Merit in mediocrity”

I was the one that always lived for The thrill you get when you explore Something new, beyond your comfort zone Unwrap a mystery, befriend the unknown Throughout my younger years I tried To accumulate experiences in their scope wide Constantly tried to venture into realms new Enjoyed myself thoroughly, regrets I had few Wandered here and thereContinue reading “Comfort of familiarity”

So this post is about my latest (mis)adventures in my new job- using a voice recognition software to document notes for my patients in the new electronic medical records system that requires people to either type (which I am very slow at) or use this software. I am trying to train the software to recognizeContinue reading “Voice recognition software-a nightmare!”

Just to clarify here, I am talking about all the wonderful people I have met in my life with whom I had an instant connection, and not just in a romantic way. In moments of inner reflection,  In the midst of quiet introspection I have thought about them all- The kindred souls that I recall- ThoseContinue reading “Soulmates in my life”

This poem actually describes how I feel at work at times. The perfectionist in me wants to do everything the right way, and efficiently, without cutting corners and trying to satisfy everyone. However, time is limited and I end up compromising somewhere along the way..Full of enthusiasm, energy boundless On all the right notes I startContinue reading “The resolution that does not materialize”

Hopelessly flawed I happen to be A misfit, just odd In the straitjackets of society Do not conform To prevailing norms Cannot reform The way I perform Why can I not be  Like everyone around Blend in perfectly By conformity bound? ** This was my lament Throughout early years The gauche adolescent Not accepted by peers **Continue reading “Blending in”

Lingering expectations Hanging, in the stale air Hiding accusations Both fair and unfair Unspoken words Desires internalized Two separate worlds That seldom collide Under one roof they live But clueless they are Existing in oblivion relative They watch from afar Not understanding how They can communicate But whatever is current, now, Is what has been decreed byContinue reading “Communication barrier”