Tele/Video Consultation

Time keeps ticking on, there is no timeout,

You either adjust or prepare to be left out;

Requirements don't change, they rapidly rearrange,

You adapt, you learn and increase your range.

The lock down has brought us into a peculiar phase,

where we keep on living hidden, locked and safe;

sometimes though there are problems we face,

that may unfortunately be an important medical case.

Some clinics may be open, the doctors being heroic,

They may be willing to serve, unafraid and stoic;

but patients are often unable to come out of their homes,

that's where technology comes in with the help of our phones.

Tele-consulting and video calling are now the new norm,

It works for most cases and at worst causes no harm;

At best it will cure you with surprisingly little fuss,

Even if it doesn't completely work, please don't cuss!

It will ease your symptoms for sure, at the very least,

It will make you feel better and put your mind at ease;

It let's your doctor keep a check on your progress,

It's the way forward in these times of social distancing mess.

It's important to know exactly what and how much to say,

Keep your words crisp, precise and to the point if you may;

Time is limited, remember, don't waste it away by babbling,

Allow the doctor to speak more and hear what he advising!

Follow instructions to the T, don't try and experiment,

Take medication as prescribed, don't be over intelligent;

Complete the course of medication for how many ever days,

Don't stop if you feel better, no matter what the neighbours say!

Sure, we can't examine you via the world wide webs interface,

but we can see, observe and analyse the look on your face; 

Sure we can't touch you to know exactly where it pains,

but we can hear you and figure out what would lead to most gains.

Last but not the least, remember to have lots of patience,

These are imperfect situations with imperfect mechanizations, 

Make sure to have a really strong internet connection service,

Disconnections may occur, voices may disappear, 

we may not be seen but will always be at your service!

Ever Forward!

When did we stop thinking and lose our way
when did we start keeping common sense away,
when did we start running this race
or being the first one to forward away.

Ever forward, said the motto of school
Not forward away, it seems so cool.
No one said don't stop to think or verify,
and just forward away for FYI

I've heard of spreading butter and cheese,
some peanut butter and jam if you please.
I've heard of spreading joy and hope 
I've even heard of spreading to cope.

One thing I never thought would be true
was spreading lies and rumours untrue.
Of spreading sensationalism and some fear,
and worthless gossip to the other's ear.

The only thing that this serves to achieve
is a falsehood propagated through brainless thieves
who look only to go viral, I guess
while you sit there in a hot pile of mess.

Your credibility is gone, you can't be trusted
you've sent a myth that now seems busted! 
With the next post of yours that they would read,
do you think they would pay it any heed?

What would be apt is to just hold on a minute,
by all means read, watch and revel in it;
but before you hit that button to share,
pause for a bit and just beware.

What may seem true to you, may not be;
what may seem great for you, will not be;
there's no point of getting it out there first,
if all you end up doing is asking for it in reverse.

There will be no need of apologies, no sorry to say;
If you watch what you forward almost every day.
Put a stop to the fake news and be empowered
Be aware and responsible and ever forward!