• Dear Lakshmi Chithi, Many Happy Returns

    Poem dedicated to my very dear aunt in Chicago for her birthday today: Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns Defined by your kindness Possessing a heart of gold And no, you aren’t old Just very experienced Well, consider me honoured To have such a caring aunt Your generosity, hard to beat! Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many…

  • Bouncing Balls Of Happiness

    Poem dedicated to two kids I love dearly, who happen to be the daughters of the foster brother of a very dear aunt of mine: Angels, you two are A breath of fresh air In a polluted concrete jungle With you, I’d love to mingle Blessed with talent Amongst the best When it comes to…

  • My Sweetest Brother

    Poem dedicated to Aparajith, one of my closest cousin brothers: My sweetest brother Though my little brother You’re mature well beyond your years Bravely facing your fears And yet, quite fun to be around We share a deep bond You’ve always had my back Not to mention, quite the open book! My sweetest brother Many…

  • My Nicest Cousin

    Varsha is a cousin of mine with whom I’ve interacted mainly in the last 4-5 years and I have a soft corner for her; hence decided to write this poem: My nicest cousin A very pure-hearted person Wouldn’t hurt a fly Never seen you angry Nor do you talk a lot But you are the…

  • A Very True Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Rene, a close friend who used to be my colleague in my first ever job: A very true friend, you are An extremely supportive colleague, you were Speaking your mind always Not hesitating to be harsh sometimes In life, I’ve come this far In no small part due to you, dear! A…

  • You Shattered My Heart

    I had my worst therapy session ever more than 3 weeks ago, and have still not recovered completely from it. This poem will convey to you all the trauma I went through on that disastrous day: You shattered my heart Your words tore my mind apart You made me hate myself And wish I were…

  • You Are A Rare Diamond

    A short little poem dedicated to Pavithra, a hidden gem amongst my tons of cousins: There are rare diamonds Amongst a plethora of stones Mighty difficult to find them However, they shine with the light Which cuts a swathe through the gloom We’re very fortunate That you’re one of them By nature, kind to a…

  • Another Open Letter To Dearest American Brother

    NOTE: Most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Andy, this is my second open letter to you. I know, it is ages since I wrote the first one; here it is for your reference: https://ashwinkumar1989.in/2025/06/10/an-open-letter-to-one-of-my-dearest-brothers/ . To quickly refresh your memory; I had covered all my experiences with you till…

  • The Worst Pain Is Mental

    A poem which describes my current state of mind: The worst pain is mental Yes, physical pain is absolutely brutal But mental pain creates a massive hole And an extremely destructive trail Destroying all hope And making you mope Like there is no tomorrow Can there be anything worse than sorrow? The worst pain is…

  • My Favourite Harry Potter Character

    Another poem dedicated to Professor Severus Snape, my favourite Harry Potter character; apart from Ronald Bilius Weasley: My favourite Harry Potter character Not exactly pleasant by nature But highly fascinating You’ve done many a great thing! My favourite Harry Potter character The legendary Potions Master And double agent extraordinaire Never have I known a man…