• The Value Of Uncles

    Poem dedicated to one of my closest uncles. Here goes the content: They say that family is everything Of course, it’s true Though it’s equally important to have friends And then there are relatives Underrated, but again, extremely valuable This poem is about one of them He is my mother’s elder brother And one of…

  • What Does Loneliness Truly Mean?

    Poem on what loneliness truly means; since a lot of people mistake it for simply being alone. Here goes the content: Loneliness is not being alone At least, not in the physical sense You can have loads of people around you And still feel lonely as hell On the other hand, there are times When…

  • What A Thankless Job This Is

    Poem about my experience of hiring for a very difficult senior Investment Banking role; for which the client has already approached many people. Here is the content: When you are working in Recruitment You often come across roles That require a lot of hard work and patience As well as an incredible amount of skill…

  • Konkan Railway And The Glory Days Of Diesels

    This poem is dedicated to all railfans and rail enthusiasts; especially fans of diesel locomotives. It is largely about Konkan Railways and also about the glory days of diesels in the past. Even nature lovers may find this to their interest. Here goes the content: Imagine you are in a train Sitting in a non-AC…

  • Women’s Day Special Poem 2023

    Poem dedicated to all the women in my life. Here is the content: Today is a very very special day Because it belongs to women and girls Without whom I would be a nobody A person whose existence would be forgotten As quickly as a politician forgets his/her promises to the public After winning the…

  • Burning The Midnight Oil May Not Be Enough

    Poem I wrote during the final stages of an extremely gruelling and stressful research project. Here is the content: Hard work is not new to me Not that I am boasting But I am used to working hard After all, I am a recruiter Mind you, not just any recruiter But a recruiter working in…

  • The Challenges Of A Research Project

    This is a poem I am writing to relieve myself from the stress and rigours of a huge research project. Here goes the content: A research project is always going to be a challenge Thanks to the extremely demanding nature of work Coupled with tight deadlines Not to mention, almost zero margin for error Of…

  • Cousins Can Be Close Friends Too

    This is a poem dedicated to my cousin sister Priyanka. Here is the content: We may not be siblings Nor do we speak very frequently But you must know this You are special to me, in your own way As a sister As a friend As an advisor And finally As a confidante Thanks to…

  • Doing Your Best May Not Always Be Enough

    This is a poem I decided to write after working very hard on a niche Investment Banking role and  yet getting no positive result to show for all my efforts. Here is the content: You need to do your best As far as work is concerned In fact, that applies to other aspects of life…

  • Happy Birthday To My Dear Friend And Sister

    This poem is dedicated to my best friend Tamil, who is like a sister and family friend to me and whose birthday is tomorrow. Here is the content: A very very happy birthday To a very very special person A person whom I’ve known For a period of nine years You were my colleague, to…