By Dr. Archan Mehta
Sometimes, I accidentally bump into the masses,
Reluctantly, and against my will and better judgment:
Suddenly, the masses stop me and demand my attention
And ask: poet, how do you create poetry? I reply: well, I
Really don’t know. Your guess is as good as mine. After
That, the masses look at me, like I’m being funny or
Cracking a joke, or pulling their legs or just being a
Smart aleck or a wise guy, but I am serious. I don’t
Have the answers and it is okay not to know. I am not
A magician who wields a wand and I don’t know how to
Pull a rabbit out of a hat. Since I am not God, I don’t try
To play God. I wish the masses understood that the act
Of creation is a mystery instead of thinking that I am a
Mad hatter. Folks, a poet is vulnerable to and insecure
About his muse. And a poet cannot set terms and conditions
For his muse. The muse is eccentric and transcends reason.
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Dr. Archan Mehta has earned a PhD. in Management. Currently, Dr. Mehta is a Freelance Writer and Consultant based in India. Over the years, Dr. Mehta’s creative work has been featured in numerous publications in India, U.K., USA, South Africa and the Middle East. In his free time, Dr. Mehta likes to stroll in the outdoors, party with close friends, listen to music and stay on top of current events. Dr. Mehta is also fond of meditation. Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Mehta at
