• An Open Letter To My Unofficial Sister

    DISCLAIMER: All names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Dear Stella, this is an open letter to you. Firstly, let me clarify that this is not what an open letter usually is I.e. a letter meant as an appeal to the government or an influential celebrity. Secondly, I am not very good…

  • You Crushed My Heart

    A woman whom I considered an extremely close friend for 10+ years (and whom my family and I have supported financially and non-financially most of the time) has used me (and my family!!) for financial purposes all the time. She showed her true colours with downright rude language when I asked her to return some…

  • A Very Dear Aunt, You Are

    This is a poem dedicated to Barghavi, one of my closest aunts. Here goes the content: A very dear aunt, you are Though actually more like a sister Quite sweet and caring by nature A lot of difficulties, have you often had to bear However, always are you up to the task After every crisis,…

  • An Open Letter To My Sister

    DISCLAIMER: All names of family members, relatives, cousins, friends etc. have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Sarah, I am writing an open letter to you. No, this is not like the open letters people usually address to celebrities or the government. Here, I am just expressing my thoughts and feelings regarding…

  • You Destroyed My Trust

    A woman whom I considered a very very close family friend for 10 years (and whom my family and I have supported financially and non-financially most of the time) has used me (and my family!!) for financial purposes all the time. She showed her true colours with rather acerbic language when I asked her to…

  • Dear Omkar, Wish You In Advance, A Very Happy New Year

    Advance New Year wishes to Omkar, a very close friend of mine, in the form of a poem. Here is the content: Dear Omkar, wish you in advance, a very Happy New Year You are such a dear A beautiful friendship, do we share Always, are we there for each other! Dear Omkar, wish you…

  • Dear Rahul, Wish You In Advance, A Happy New Year

    A New Year wishes poem (in advance) for Rahul, a very close family friend of mine. Here goes the content: Dear Rahul, wish you in advance, a Happy New Year Very close friends are we, forever Seldom, have you not been there for me As a brother, dearly do I love thee! Dear Rahul, wish…

  • Dear Jaya Aunty, Wish You in Advance, A Very Happy Birthday

    Poem dedicated to my closest aunt, Mrs. Jaya; for her birthday tomorrow. Here goes the content: Dear Jaya Aunty, wish you in advance, a very happy birthday May you have a glorious day Part of my extended family, you are As are your husband and your daughter! Dear Jaya Aunty, wish you in advance, a…

  • Dear Omkar, Wish You In Advance, Many Happy Returns Of The Day

    Poem meant as an advance birthday gift to Omkar, a very close friend of mine. Here is the content: Dear Omkar, wish you in advance, many happy returns of the day May this be one of your best birthdays You are a wonderful friend Your words are always kind So much fun, have we had…

  • Dear Appa, Wish You The Happiest Birthday Ever

    Poem dedicated to my father for his birthday today; here goes the content: Dear Appa, wish you the happiest birthday ever One of the best Dads, you are To you, deeply am I indebted Me, have you very lovingly raised! Dear Appa, wish you the happiest birthday ever All that you have done for me,…