• The Influence Of Dr. Meena Kandasamy

    Hope you are not heartily bored….this is the nth poem about Dr. Meena Kandasamy; renown author, poetess, translator, academic, intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist! Here goes the content: You are the reason I somehow manage to smile Even when I am extremely dull Really, are you that ray of sunshine Which drives away our pain…

  • Dear Shruti, Wish You A Very Very Happy Birthday!

    Poem dedicated to birthday girl Shruti, my bestie. Here is the content: Dear Shruti, wish you a very very happy birthday! May you have a fabulous day And an even better year ahead My best friend in the world May everything click for you at once And from all sides, may you be surrounded by…

  • A Close Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Vivek, a close friend and one of my former colleagues. Here goes the content: A close friend, you are For every human being, do you care Really, are you a beautiful soul Because, do you give it your all When it comes to anything and everything Also, wonderful are you at listening…

  • You, I Miss Very Much

    Poem dedicated to my very dear sister Shreeja, who is currently working in London. Here is the content: You, I miss very much Not a single operation, do you ever botch An awesome sister, you are So happy am I, to be your brother So much fun are you, to be around We share a…

  • You Are Not A Musician

    Poem dedicated to my favourite musician in the world, the one and only Harris Jayaraj! Here goes the content: You are not a musician You are a magician Your music is sheer poetry Whenever we are hungry Even if we don’t get good food Still, will we be in a good mood Thanks to your…

  • An Unofficial Mother, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Mrs. Jayalakshmi Krishnan, whom I fondly call “Jaya Aunty”, my mother’s best friend and almost like a mother to me. Here is the content: An unofficial mother, you are For me, so much do you care Always, have you encouraged me And tried to extract the best out of me Love and…

  • Never Will I Forget You, Dear Comrade

    Why do I write so many poems about Dr. Meena Kandasamy (celebrated author, poetess, translator, academic, intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist)? Well, you will find out in this particular poem: If I have not lost hope yet To you, goes the credit Because, you inspire thousands of people Including those who consider themselves incapable Of…

  • You, Will I Always Remember

    This poem is dedicated to my first and only true love; a woman who used to be my MBA classmate. Here goes the content: Me, you may not remember However, you, will I always remember Because, you stole my heart And that played its part In ensuring those days were the happiest of my life!…

  • Hearty Congratulations, Dear Brother

    This is a poem dedicated to my dear cousin brother Anirudh, who got married to Vasudharini last month. Here is the content: Hearty congratulations, dear brother May you and Vasudharini have an amazing life together So happy am I, for you both I wish you all the very best May the two of you ace…

  • If Only Were I To Love You, Ms. W

    Since I am divorced and single for close to 3 years, I am extra motivated to write love poetry. Here goes one of many such poems: If only were I to love you, Ms. W Forever, would my life change Expand significantly, would my range Become I would, one of the happiest people in the…