Category: Poetry

  • You Are My Closest Aunt

    Poem dedicated to Mrs Jayalakshmi Krishnan, my dearest aunt in the world. Here is the content: You are my closest aunt Actually, more like a parent Advising me many a time To my quirks, you give not a damn For you, only character matters To have you in my life, am I one of the…

  • My Family You Will Be Part of, Forever

    Poem dedicated to Shruti, a very very dear cousin sister of mine who lives in Dubai; here is the content: My family you will be part of, forever Because, you are such a dear Never, have you not had my back In you, is there nothing to dislike! My family you will be part of,…

  • You Are The Light That Makes Me Shine

    In this poem, I will show you why Dr. Meena Kandasamy (eminent author, poet, translator, academic and anti-caste activist) is my chief guiding light: It is your light that provides me shine Whenever I feel alone You are like no other Inside you, is a raging fire Which can destroy an entire forest in minutes…

  • One Of My Coolest Friends, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Rishi, a close friend and ex-colleague of mine. Here is the content: One of my coolest friends, you are Of many a thing, are you aware Also, were you a wonderful colleague In virtually no area, did you lag Our chai breaks made my day With you around, never was I unhappy!…

  • First Love Is Always Special

    Here is a throwback poem to my first and only true love: First love is always special Not to mention, absolutely unforgettable You were one such person In whose presence, could no one ever feel alone Very shy and sweet by nature Refined, was your manner Your English was excellent So well, could you articulate…

  • Dear Amma, Many Many Happy Returns Of The Day

    Poem wishing my dear Mom a very very happy birthday. Here is the content: Dear Amma, many many happy returns of the day Always will I be with you, come what may God could not have given me a better mother Your love and care provide me sheer power! Dear Amma, many many happy returns…

  • Dear Pradeep, Wish You A Very Happy Birthday

    This is a poem dedicated to Pradeep, a dear friend and husband of my cousin sister Shruti; for his birthday today. Here goes the content: Dear Pradeep, wish you a very happy birthday You and Shruti are part of my extended family A very amiable and fun-loving person With you, can nobody ever feel alone!…

  • I Thought You Considered me A Good Friend

    This poem is a rant about someone whom I meet regularly, whom I considered a good friend but who talked behind my back and betrayed me; I don’t want to reveal the details about this person as the matter needs to be kept confidential. Here is the content: I thought you considered me a good…

  • So Many Lovely Memories, Do We Share

    My dear sister Shreeja and I have shared many beautiful memories over the years. Here is a poem on the same: So many lovely memories, do we share The typical quarrels between a brother and a sister The silly but immensely enjoyable games we played together Going to school together by car You and Anirudh…

  • 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…