Sensible and practicalAs it would seem(As it may be)To the scientist and usTo ferret out the “causes”Of this and thatOf … More
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
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 “What Could Have Been”
The many loves that came and went That came and went, came and went Left behind memories, no not those, … More
The Problem with Life
“The problem with life is that not even love can protect you against its vicissitudes. Declutch.”
“The man who knows too much…”
On Lifelong Friendship
Innocence
“Life is a journey from innocence of ignorance to innocence of wisdom.”
Saying Goodbye to WhatsApp
Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges: “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” Sam: “I have … More
“Not thinking about anything is Zen. Once you know this, walking, sitting, or lying down, everything you do is Zen”
Bodhidharma suggests that Zen is not about forcing thoughts, analysing life, or seeking enlightenment as a distant goal. “Not thinking … More
Know Thyself 