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

Mere Symptoms


“All our so-called issues and problems are only symptoms. But we keep paying exclusive attention to the symptoms and we … More

Restlessness and Movement


“Do not confuse movement with restlessness. Restlessness can and does lead to movement. But movement can be there without restlessness.”

So-called Nightmares


“Every nightmare will appear like a sweet dream when we understand that neither we nor the others are the ‘doers’ … More

Inshallah


Sensible and practicalAs it would seem(As it may be)To the scientist and usTo ferret out the “causes”Of this and thatOf … More

Love as Faustian Bargain


Unease is smothered by the smoochesFire is extinguished by the intimacyDiscontent is talked away sweetlyNumbs away all the pains in … More

The Simulacrum


The simulacrum is all there isNo reality, no depth, all surfaceShadow, pretense, ficklenessPlayful, uncommitted, looseOn the move to nowhereNot caring … More

The Problem with Life


“The problem with life is that not even love can protect you against its vicissitudes. Declutch.”