Poetry Corner* Dr. Archan Mehta

 Playing It By Ear

The masses are in search of a formula, but

I am different: I choose to play it by ear. I

Am not a magician and, therefore, don’t

Wield a wand: I can’t make dreams come true.

When I feel thirsty, I drink a glass of water.

When I feel hungry, I sit down for a meal.

When I feel tired, well, I go to sleep. My

Life is not like a 9 to 5 job with a commute.

Therefore, please don’t ask me for a ballpark

Figure with respect to my routine or schedule.

I am not a bookkeeper or accountant, so I

Don’t keep score. I don’t remember the exact

Date I graduated from high school: I will have

To look it up. I operate out of the box. After all,

Creativity transcends rules. That is why a poet

Is perceived to be a rebel, outcast and a fool.

BIO:

Dr. Archan Mehta has earned a PhD. in Management. Currently, he is a Consultant and Writer based in India. In his free time, he likes to stroll the outdoors and party with close friends. 

He is also fond of meditation.

Please feel free to reach out to the poet at archanm@hotmail.com at your convenience.

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