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Author: D. Samarender Reddy

Philosopher & Poet. Holds degrees in Medicine (MBBS) and Economics (MA, The Johns Hopkins University). Certified programmer. An avid reader. Worked in various capacities as a medical writer, copywriter, copyeditor, software programmer, newspaper columnist, and content writer. Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.in/stores/D.-Samarender-Reddy/author/B0CB7PMW36

Everyone is Dispensable


The earth does not stop spinningNor do the seasons stop changingNor does the sun stop lighting upNor do the stars … More

Indispensable, Poem, Poetry

My Mother’s Advice to Me


I remember my mother oftenAnd her seemingly innocent adviceTo see God in everyoneBut being not so innocent as herI often … More

Mother, Poem, Poetry

Being a Nonconformist


Yes, this world is beautifulWith its moonlit climesAnd stars-filled skiesFlowers in colorful bloomMountains clad in snowRivers glittering in the sunAnd … More

Conformity, Poem, Poetry, Rebellion

A Few Lessons on Happiness


“Fairly early in life, we develop our theory of happiness, that is, a belief about what will make us happy. … More

Happiness

11 Quotes on Love and Such Other Ol’ Fashioned Topics


“Sometimes, not all questions are meant to be asked nor are all answers to be sought. Such is life sometimes, … More

Love, True love

Relationships


“All relationships are a fine balancing act.”

Relationships

What satisfies one?


“What in this world will satisfy one fully? Nothing. Then? Abandoning the pursuit of satisfaction from worldly things one finds … More

Quotable quotes, Quotations, Quote, Quotes, Satisfaction

A Heady Cocktail


When I think ofAll that could have beenAll that has not beenA twinge of regretA catch of breathA pang of … More

Poem, Poetry

5 Quotes


“There are two ways to live a life. One is with a no-nonsense hard-brained approach; the other is with a … More

Quotable quotes, Quotations, Quote, Quotes

A Philosophy for Bringing About Loving Relationships


We think we are the ones who think, speak, and act. So, quite naturally when praise or blame comes for … More

Love, Relationships

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