This is a poem dedicated to Anirudh, one of my dearest cousins, for his birthday today:
A brother beyond compare
Of most things, aware
Blessed with a mind creative
Seldom negative
Many a one liner
Overcoming many a fear
A sharp cricketing brain
Undergoing many a pain
A fellow Potterhead
Never loses his head
Loads of talent and potential
Without a doubt, a human special
Oodles of resilience
Leaving almost nothing to chance
Many a beautiful memory, we share
Nearly all of them, you remember
Ridiculous book cricket scores
Street and house cricket matches
Mandaveli neighbour jokes
The “British” Mumbai neighbours
My Harris Jayaraj conversion
The Ashes Cric07 blockathon
Watching MS Dhoni light up Chepauk
Many a midnight talk
Playing Twenty Questions
Dining at Kobe Sizzlers
And last but not the least
The Coal BBQ treat
Dear Anirudh, wish you the happiest birthday
May you have a fabulous day
And a glorious year ahead
Come true, may all your deepest desires
And wish you everlasting love, happiness and peace!
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