Dr. Neha Singh is intrigued by the innate complexities of homo sapiens existence and is compelled to write about the expression of various human traits, emotions and the complexities present in them, presenting them through chandelier of words interwoven and crafted essence fully to describe the benevolence and sorrow of every humane emotion through her poetry, and hence cherishing the verity of existence which is fundamental. Intricacies of human life and human emotional complexities plays a vital role for her being a writer, poet and a health care provider.
Q: As both a healthcare provider and a poet, how do you think these two identities influence each other?
For me these two identities influence each other very much these two identities of a poet and a doctor are interconnected as a doctor I have to understand the pain that the patient is suffering from emotionally and physically, happiness after healing
And poetry is also same thing expressing pain, joy, happiness, contentment etc.
Q: Your bio speaks of being “compelled” to explore human traits and emotions through poetry. Why do you think poetry, among all art forms, became your mode of expression?
Poetry is the art form which can express human emotions so rightfully and faithfully I think poetry is an articulation of different kind of human emotions. And moreover I love to write poetry. Love being a poet and expressing human emotions and traits in form of words like pain and happiness of life .
Q: Can you tell us how your journey with poetry began? Was there a moment or experience that led you to writing?
I was always interested in literature since my school days and felt it was always my soul calling and drawing my attention towards literature.
THE BOOK
Dr. Neha has been published in the anthology 'Hear Me First'. Curated by Delhi Poetry Slam as part of The Writer's Launchpad, an online workshop series for a select group of contemporary Indian poets. Get your copy!