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 a memory we’ve had together

Never can I forget you calling me uncle

Then, it sounded quite cool

You packed a punch, even as a kid

Debating as fiercely as you could

You and Anirudh, the best of siblings

Inseparable as tomato soup and bread crumbs!!

My sweetest brother

Resolutely loyal forever

Because of me, we missed a flight

However, upset you were not

Taking things in your stride, as always

For this, you’ve my gratitude, always!!

My sweetest brother

A fellow cricket lover

Many a match we’ve watched

And of course, debated and dissected

Also, you’re a fellow Alcaraz fan

And of course, Harry Potter fan

Never can I forget the Ron Weasley debates

Nor the comparisons between the books and the movies

A discussion without you is no discussion

That’s our connection!!

My sweetest brother

A foodie forever

Our outing to Barbeque Nation, unforgettable

Butterbeer and dinner at Old Potion House, equally memorable

There’ll be many more memories to share

Let’s meet sooner than later!!