Author | Poet | Creator of Prescribed by Poetry
Akshita Singh
Between the science of healing and the art of feeling, I find my voice through words.
Overview
I am Akshita Singh, an author and poet whose writing explores the complexities of human emotions, identity, ambition, relationships, and healing. My journey is shaped by two worlds that continue to influence the way I see life: medicine and literature. While medicine has drawn me towards understanding the human experience, writing has given me a space to explore the emotions, questions, and personal transformations that often exist beneath the surface. Through poetry and reflective writing, I attempt to understand the things we experience but do not always know how to express.
I am fascinated by the stories people carry within themselves—the dreams they pursue, the expectations they inherit, the relationships that change them, and the quiet struggles that shape who they become. For me, writing is not simply about finding the right words. It is about making room for honesty, acknowledging vulnerability, and discovering meaning in the experiences that make us human.
My Journey with Words
Writing allows me to explore that space.
My relationship with writing comes from a desire to understand what lies beyond the obvious. There is often a difference between what we show the world and what we experience internally. We learn to fulfil expectations, pursue goals, and keep moving forward, even when we are still trying to understand ourselves.
Through poetry, I can approach emotions that may be difficult to explain directly. I can hold conflicting feelings together, question familiar ideas, and reflect on the experiences that leave a lasting impression on us.
My work explores themes such as identity, grief, love, ambition, emotional exhaustion, self-discovery, and healing. I am particularly drawn to the process of becoming—the gradual, sometimes uncomfortable journey of growing beyond expectations and learning to recognise our own needs and desires.
I believe that not every question needs an immediate answer and not every experience needs to be neatly resolved. Sometimes, the act of acknowledging what we feel is itself an important beginning.
Between Medicine and Literature
My journey brings together medicine and poetry, two fields that offer different ways of understanding the human experience. Medicine demands discipline, observation, learning, and responsibility. Literature invites reflection, imagination, and an exploration of the emotions that influence how we experience the world. Living between these two spaces has encouraged me to look beyond achievement and consider the person behind every role, ambition, and expectation. The pursuit of medicine can be demanding, particularly when personal aspirations intersect with family expectations, professional responsibilities, and the pressure to succeed. These experiences have shaped the questions I explore in my writing. I am interested in what happens when ambition meets vulnerability, when perseverance becomes exhausting, and when the future we have worked towards begins to challenge our understanding of ourselves. My writing does not attempt to simplify these experiences. Instead, it seeks to acknowledge their complexity and create room for reflection.
What Writing Means to Me
Writing is a way of listening—to experiences, memories, questions, and emotions that deserve attention. It allows me to explore the contradictions of being human: wanting to achieve while needing rest, seeking connection while learning independence, and appearing certain while quietly questioning the direction we are taking. I do not believe that growth always looks like progress from the outside. Sometimes, growth means changing our minds. Sometimes, it means acknowledging that we are tired. Sometimes, it means letting go of an expectation that no longer reflects who we are. These are the moments that continue to inspire my writing. Through my work, I hope readers find not necessarily a solution to every question, but an opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and discover perspectives that feel meaningful to them.
Prescribed by Poetry
A Creative Space for Words and Emotions
Prescribed by Poetry is my creative platform, where I share my work and explore the many ways poetry can help us express ourselves.
I believe words can offer a moment of pause in the middle of a demanding life. They can help us recognise emotions we have overlooked, articulate experiences we have struggled to understand, and find connections with people whose lives may be very different from our own.
Through Prescribed by Poetry, I seek to build a space where readers can encounter words with openness and curiosity.
My creative work extends beyond books into digital platforms, my poetry blog, interviews, and other resources that allow me to share and explore ideas in different forms.
Beyond the Pages
My creative journey continues to evolve through books, poetry, conversations, and the people who engage with my work. I invite you to explore my poetry blog, discover my linked interview, and follow my creative presence across Instagram, Spotify, LinkedIn, Amazon, Snapchat, Clubhouse, and X through my official Linktree. Whether you are discovering my writing for the first time or returning to explore another part of my literary world, I am glad you are here.
A Note to My Readers
If there is one thing my journey continues to teach me, it is that we are always becoming.
We are shaped by the dreams we pursue, the relationships we form, the challenges we encounter, and the questions we are brave enough to ask. Yet we are never limited to the versions of ourselves that these experiences create.
There is always room to learn, to change, to heal, and to begin again.
Through my books and poetry, I hope to create space for those moments of recognition when a few words help us understand something we have felt for a long time.
Thank you for taking the time to explore my work and for being part of this journey.
With words and warmth,
Akshita Singh
Author | Poet | Creator of Prescribed by Poetry
Let’s Connect
Every Word Can Begin a Conversation
Thank you for visiting my website and taking an interest in my work. Whether you are a reader, a fellow writer, a literary enthusiast, or someone who has discovered my work through poetry, I invite you to stay connected. Explore my books, follow my creative journey, and share the words or ideas that resonate with you.
Connect with me through Instagram, Spotify, LinkedIn, Amazon, Snapchat, Clubhouse, and X via my official Linktree.