• Dear Pakistanis, You’re Good People

    In the wake of the heightened geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan spilling over to the Asia Cup, here is my message to the Pakistani public: Dear Pakistanis, you’re good people Only the terrorists are evil And so is your government But it won’t be permanent You all will ensure that Already, you’re trying your…

  • Who Stands With Palestine?

    This is the first sonnet I am writing and it is dedicated to the people of Palestine: Who stands with Palestine? The whole world, insane Turning a blind eye to evil An epic fail For social justice And of course, peace For God’s sake, a genocide is going on You all letting it happen! It’s…

  • A Colleague Turned Friend

    Poem dedicated to Tamanna, a dear colleague and one of my sweetest but also sharpest friends: A colleague turned friend You impress me no end The wit of a Ravenclaw, you possess The ambition of a Slytherin, you possess The loyalty of a Hufflepuff, you possess And finally The courage of a Gryffindor, you possess!…

  • Dear Anirudh And Vasudharini, Happy Anniversary

    Poem dedicated to Anirudh, one of my closest brothers, and his sweet wife Vasudharini; for their 1st marriage anniversary: Dear Anirudh & Vasudharini, Happy Anniversary May you have a wonderful day A cute couple, you both are Definitely made for each other! Dear Anirudh And Vasudharini, Happy Anniversary Your day, come what may May your…

  • As A Friend, You’re An Absolute Gem

    Poem dedicated to a very close friend and ex-colleague of mine, Namrata: As a friend, you’re an absolute gem Cute, the way you beam Putting people at ease Talking with you, a breeze! As a friend, you’re an absolute gem About my oddities, you give not a damn For you, only character matters Working with…

  • To Me, Are You Very Dear

    Dear Shruti, I may not be a perfect cousin but I want to show you how dear you are to me, in the form of this poem; my first poem for you in three months: To me, are you very dear So much, have you had to bear Rarely, do you have things easy Forever,…

  • You Ruin My Hard Work

    I am hiring a Compliance Officer for one of our clients, a boutique Investment Bank; and have faced issues with most candidates; some giving excuses after excuses not to attend the interview, some treating the interview process very casually and some backing out at the last minute. Thus, the process on the whole has been…

  • You Provide The Worst Service

    I started using Airtel’s mobile network in December 2022 and initially the service was mediocre, then steadily grew worse and since this year has been pathetic to the core; hence, I’m venting my feelings in the form of a poem: You provide the worst service With countless call drops And voice cracking over and over…

  • A Very Dear Uncle, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Kannan Chitappa, one of my dearest uncles. Here goes the content: A very dear uncle, you are Almost like a second father Constantly guiding and encouraging me A lot, you’ve done for me! A very dear uncle, you are Under your love and care I’ve blossomed as an individual Rising strongly after…

  • Recruitment Doesn’t Like Me

    Poem that describes the relationship between me and my profession in a brutally accurate manner; here is the content: Recruitment doesn’t like me In fact, it actually hates me Ruins my happiness Destroys my inner peace Makes me feel at my lowest Does its very best To try and turn me into a blubbering mess…