Category: Literature

  • I Dream Of So Many Things

    This is a poem on all the things I love to dream about, while imagining how my life should ideally be. Here is the content: I dream of so many things Reducing my worries and insecurities to nothing Being empathetic during good as well as bad times Totally erasing my negative memories Completely forgetting people…

  • A Tribute To Dr. Meena Kandasamy

    Yet another poem dedicated to my role model Dr. Meena Kandasamy, one of the best authors, poets, translators, academics, feminists and anti-caste activists in India. Here goes the content: You is it, whom I think of When everything seems to be off You are the driving force Behind my resilience When my back is up…

  • You Are The Best Father I Could Have Asked For

    A poem dedicated to my father. Here is the content: You are the best father I could have asked for Me, have you always deeply cared for Shown me unconditional love Taught me to be brave In all kinds of situations Taken care of my education Given me what I’ve wanted Not a single thing,…

  • 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…