Category: Poetry

  • I Miss You, Dear Sister

    Another poem dedicated to my sister Shreeja in London, whom I miss deeply. Here is the content: I miss you, dear sister You are like a breath of the freshest air In the most polluted concrete jungle Never, do you bungle Very reassuring, is your presence Blessed are you, with oodles of common sense So…

  • You Are My Main Motivator

    Never, can I stop writing poems; about the simply outstanding novelist, poet, translator, academic, truly intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist, Dr. Meena Kandasamy – here goes yet another one: You are my main motivator One of the best writers And an even better poetess Not to mention, one of the most fearless activists You is…

  • Always Tell The Truth

    Poem on why telling the truth is important, though sometimes we may have to make exceptions. Here goes the content: Always tell the truth Sounds easy, right? But it’s actually not Sometimes, hurt, can the truth Nevertheless, will it be preferable To a lie that can make you feel comfortable! Always tell the truth Never…

  • You Did Your Best To Wreck My Life

    Yet another poem dedicated to my ex-wife, who was truly a nasty piece of work. Here is the content: You did your best to wreck my life So happy was I, when you became my wife However, you betrayed me in a manner Which left deep scars After our separation I almost went into a…

  • 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…