Category: Poetry

  • 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…

  • Do Not Worry, My Dear Dear Friend

    Poem dedicated to Tamil Elakiya, one of my dearest friends; who is going through quite a few struggles in her life, including losing a very close uncle yesterday. Do not worry, my dear dear friend You, will I always defend Very very sorry am I, for your loss May your Mama’s soul rest in peace…

  • 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…

  • A Good Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Hari, a good friend of mine. Here goes the content: A good friend, you are And an even better father Not to mention, one of the coolest husbands I just wish I could use a magic wand And teleport myself to Chennai Just kidding, hope to see you soon though Mentally, are…

  • 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…

  • I Miss You Deeply, Dear

    Poem dedicated to my dear sister Shreeja, who is currently working in London. Here is the content: I miss you deeply, dear Do you hear? You are an awesome sister I’m trying my best to be a good brother It’s wonderful to know you’re doing well, though I miss your snarky laugh I miss your…