Category: Literature

  • The Allrounder Who Has Stolen My Heart

    One of many poems I take pleasure in writing; about the amazing author, poet, translator, academic, intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist, Dr. Meena Kandasamy. Here goes the content: You are like a breath of fresh air In a toxic concrete jungle Never, do you bungle Because, you are the star Which lights up an otherwise…

  • A Very Kind Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Neha, a very good colleague and friend of mine. Here goes the content: A very kind friend, you are Rarely, do you show anger Supportive to the core With you, is there nothing to fear! A very kind friend, you are For you, greatly do I care Helping you is such a…

  • Wish You A Fantabulous Seventh Anniversary

    This is a poem dedicated to one of my best friends Tamil and her husband Hari; for their 7th wedding anniversary, which is today. Here is the content: Wish you a fantabulous seventh anniversary May the occasion be extravagantly merry One of my favourite couples The two of you are adorable Not to mention, do…

  • I Love You, Ms. Y

    My latest love poem, which of course is not based on any real events. Here is the content: I love you, Ms. Y Of course, is it a hypothetical situation After all, is Ms. Y a person of my own creation But yes, let’s assume she actually exists So, dear Ms. Y, for me, are…

  • You Are My Sweetest Cousin

    Poem dedicated to my cousin Pavithra, whose son Ninad’s 1st birthday function I’ll be attending on June 3rd. Here is the content: You are my sweetest cousin A very friendly and cheerful person Never will you hurt a fly Nor can you be sly Even to save your life Really long, may you live! You…

  • A Beautiful Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to my colleague and friend Smita. Here is the content: A beautiful friend, you are For whom, will I always be there Advise me, do you, like an elder sister Proud am I, to be your little brother Working with you is a sheer pleasure Because, are you a great teacher! A beautiful…

  • You Are My Sweetest Friend

    Another poem dedicated to Urvashi, a sweet friend and former colleague of mine. Here is the content: You are my sweetest friend Someone with whom conversations may sometimes not end Thou art totally non-judgemental And see the good in all Your smile is beautiful And your laugh is adorable You were an awesome colleague Never…

  • I Stand For Palestine

    My latest poem on the horrifying genocide taking place in Palestine. Here goes the content: I stand for Palestine Though I am not a Palestinian Or even an Arab, for that matter My heart really shatters And my blood boils When the so-called country of Israel kills Tens of thousands of innocents A fucking gargantuan…

  • Thou Art A Very Kind Soul

    This is a poem dedicated to Rakshita Manglani, a poet, writer, creative director, host, educator, global instructor, entrepreneur and social activist who is part of Hooted1ce; a beautiful platform for art founded by Mohit Kumar; a professional singer, musician, poet and standup comedian. Here is the content: Thou art a very kind soul With a…

  • Thou Art A Good Friend

    This is a poem dedicated to Tamanna, my colleague and friend. Here goes the content: Thou art a good friend May our relationship have no end Also, are you one of my nicest colleagues Never are you vague From you, have I learned a lot Hence, shall I forget you not! Thou art a good…