Category: Literature

  • A Very Cool Brother, You Are

    Poem dedicated to my close cousin brother Aparajith. Here is the content: A very cool brother, you are Of most things in the world, are you aware Quite level-headed and mature Growing are you, in stature So proud am I, to have you by my side Our relationship has been quite the ride! A very…

  • How Dr. Meena Kandasamy Helps Inspire Change Inside Me

    This is a poem on how the fiery author, poet, translator, academic and anti-caste activist Dr. Meena Kandasamy helps inspire change within me. Here goes the content: Today, if I am a better human being To you, do I owe many a thing There is something about you Which makes it almost impossible to ignore…

  • My Big Brother, You Are

    This is a poem dedicated to Gautham, one of my dearest cousins. Here is the content: My big brother, you are From you, do I always love to hear At bad jokes, are you quite the expert But you are seriously a magnet When it comes to your personality In fact, you almost consider it…

  • You, Will I Forever Remember

    An ode to my first and only true love. Here is the content: You, will I forever remember After all, my first love you were Inside me, did you flip a switch Really, were you quite the catch Sweet and caring to the core Never, were you a bore! You, will I forever remember Angry…

  • You Crushed My Heart

    A woman whom I considered an extremely close friend for 10+ years (and whom my family and I have supported financially and non-financially most of the time) has used me (and my family!!) for financial purposes all the time. She showed her true colours with downright rude language when I asked her to return some…

  • A Very Dear Aunt, You Are

    This is a poem dedicated to Barghavi, one of my closest aunts. Here goes the content: A very dear aunt, you are Though actually more like a sister Quite sweet and caring by nature A lot of difficulties, have you often had to bear However, always are you up to the task After every crisis,…

  • An Open Letter To My Sister

    DISCLAIMER: All names of family members, relatives, cousins, friends etc. have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Sarah, I am writing an open letter to you. No, this is not like the open letters people usually address to celebrities or the government. Here, I am just expressing my thoughts and feelings regarding…

  • Dear Omkar, Wish You In Advance, A Very Happy New Year

    Advance New Year wishes to Omkar, a very close friend of mine, in the form of a poem. Here is the content: Dear Omkar, wish you in advance, a very Happy New Year You are such a dear A beautiful friendship, do we share Always, are we there for each other! Dear Omkar, wish you…

  • Dear Jaya Aunty, Wish You in Advance, A Very Happy Birthday

    Poem dedicated to my closest aunt, Mrs. Jaya; for her birthday tomorrow. Here goes the content: Dear Jaya Aunty, wish you in advance, a very happy birthday May you have a glorious day Part of my extended family, you are As are your husband and your daughter! Dear Jaya Aunty, wish you in advance, a…

  • Dear Appa, Wish You The Happiest Birthday Ever

    Poem dedicated to my father for his birthday today; here goes the content: Dear Appa, wish you the happiest birthday ever One of the best Dads, you are To you, deeply am I indebted Me, have you very lovingly raised! Dear Appa, wish you the happiest birthday ever All that you have done for me,…