“Even though I’m leaving, a piece of me will stay” – T, age 15 – Dr. Mayank Gupta, Bathinda In the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis, 15-year-old T* discovered a powerful outlet in art. What began as a personal form of expression soon evolved into something greater: a lasting legacy that brought her purpose,…
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Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems World over, March 21st is celebrated as World Poetry Day to recognise the power of words and the profound impact poetry can have on one’s emotions. The IAPC embraces this art form through its special publication, ‘Rhythms of the Heart: A Collection of Poems’ a heartfelt collection of…
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Submissions invited: IAPC’s initiative to celebrate World Poetry Day! To commemorate World Poetry Day (21st March, 2025), the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) invites all those touched by the transformative journey of palliative care to express their experiences and emotions through poetry. This initiative aims to highlight the profound connections, reflections, and moments of healing…
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Join the stride, with the Tribe! Ms Sree Priya S.Thiruvananthapuram About this, be forever sure,Palliative care, is always pure!Inside their hands, we are secure,For they manage, not our pain mere. We are assured of profound care,That is truly, so much rare!The multi-disciplinary team is prepared-To make sure the “paths” are well paved. Communities here are…
Read MorePause… Dr. Nandini VallathBengaluru I see you prancing …. alongside, the words of the wise…..delightfully deep … yet empty, when otherwise… I smell you in the fragrant bloom … as it blossoms in the darkIn the darting glow in arid woods…., ever ready to spark I hear you in the waves that kiss the shore,…
Read More“Poetry is the clear expression of mixed feelings” – W. H. Auden. March 21st is celebrated globally as World Poetry Day to recognise the power of words and the impact a poem can have on our emotions. To celebrate this art form, the IAPC presents to you a collection of poems penned by our very…
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There Are Some – Mr. Harshvardhan Ghanshyam More, Kohlapur There are some, whose steady hands made,Take the incision with 15 no. blade There are some, who look for many causes,To calculate, the confusing chemo doses There are some, with caution and precaution,To decide, the fraction and dose of radiation There are some, with head in…
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