Masks and Measures

About the Book: The present workMasks and Measures is a collection of short poems based on the background of the current Covid-19 pandemic which basically targets promoting a healthy lifestyle creating public consciousness and saluting the brave warriors fighting against Corona. The collection infuses new hope and enthusiasm in the minds amidst the agonizing pain of the Covid-19 pandemic. Each composition of the collection envisions a definite victory over the epidemic. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic while treating the Covid-19 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and discharging various administrative responsibilities the poet has experienced the agony and woes of humanity very sensitively. The sensitivity of a poet and the indomitable self-confidence of a doctor not only bind the spirits but also foreshadow the future through crystal-clear and positive illustrations. The poet has given new dimensions to ancient Indian culture spirituality Raja Yoga meditation and human values by highlighting the usefulness of Covid-19 compliant behavior and a scientific approach. About the Author: Rajeev Kumar Dubey is currently working as a Professor of Anesthesiology and in Incharge of the division of Critical Care Medicine at the Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University Varanasi (India). His academic background comprises post-graduation in the disciplines of Anesthesiology and Hospital Administration. Apart from being a popular teacher and eminent physician he is also a candid author and a sensitive poet. He developed a deep interest in value-based poetry since childhood through an avid study of Ramcharit Manas under the mentorship of his father. His adolescent mind had been shaped by the ideas of patriotism freedom struggle and social consciousness propounded by the two great poets viz. Rashtra-Kavi Maithili Sharan Gupta and Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. Simultaneously he has imbibed the virtues of peace harmony non-violence and intolerance towards injustice from the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi Ji. He has intensely followed Indian culture literature and history. He has a particular interest in the Gita spirituality meditation and yoga. His poems exude a humble appeal towards truth social harmony universal brotherhood and human values. His poems have been published in many literary journals. His poems are narrated on various literary and poetic platforms and broadcast. All India Radio has been widely appreciated.