Tag: Brotherly Love

  • Another Open Letter To My Little Brother In Chennai

    DISCLAIMER: As in all open letters of mine, most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Ashley, this is the second open letter I am writing to you, the first having been written this June – for your reference and for the sake of continuity, here it is: https://ashwinkumar1989.in/2026/06/11/open-letter-to-my-little-brother-in-chennai/ . Since…

  • The Smart Cousin

    Poem dedicated to my dear Chicago cousin sister Nithya: The smart cousin Getting almost everything done With a grace ever so fine Though underneath, brim-full of passion Using many a wise cracker Sharing many a rice cracker Making Rowena Ravenclaw proud Thou art too kind With hugs at the ready At work, ever steady Striving…

  • Tribute To My One And Only Sibling

    After a long time, a poem dedicated to my dear sister Shreeja: A beautiful heart The fun part Holding the family together A dose of witty humour Fiercely independent lawyer An incredible character Comforting with hugs Sharing happiness The queen of street smarts Oodles of common sense A savvy tour guide Web series nerd The…

  • Anirudh 2026 Birthday Special Poem

    This is a poem dedicated to Anirudh, one of my dearest cousins, for his birthday today: A brother beyond compare Of most things, aware Blessed with a mind creative Seldom negative Many a one liner Overcoming many a fear A sharp cricketing brain Undergoing many a pain A fellow Potterhead Never loses his head Loads…

  • Yet Another Open Letter To Closest American Brother

    NOTE: As in every other open letter of mine, most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Andy, this is my third open letter to you (I will have to warn you again; this one too will be long!). It has been 6 months since I wrote the second one; here…

  • Open Letter To My Little Brother In Chennai

    DISCLAIMER: As in all open letters of mine, most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Ashley, this is the first open letter I am writing to you; having already written quite a few for your big brother Andy. It’s a while since I have written any such letter (last being…

  • Every Moment Spent With You, Precious

    Small things matter a lot in life, and every small moment we spend with someone means the world to us. So is the case with my dear cousin sister Nithya in USA; for whom I have penned the below poem: Every moment spent with you, precious The Chicago outings Especially the Lake Michigan cruise Not…

  • My Sweetest Brother

    Poem dedicated to Aparajith, one of my closest cousin brothers: My sweetest brother Though my little brother You’re mature well beyond your years Bravely facing your fears And yet, quite fun to be around We share a deep bond You’ve always had my back Not to mention, quite the open book! My sweetest brother Many…

  • You Are A Rare Diamond

    A short little poem dedicated to Pavithra, a hidden gem amongst my tons of cousins: There are rare diamonds Amongst a plethora of stones Mighty difficult to find them However, they shine with the light Which cuts a swathe through the gloom We’re very fortunate That you’re one of them By nature, kind to a…

  • Another Open Letter To Dearest American Brother

    NOTE: Most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Andy, this is my second open letter to you. I know, it is ages since I wrote the first one; here it is for your reference: https://ashwinkumar1989.in/2025/06/10/an-open-letter-to-one-of-my-dearest-brothers/ . To quickly refresh your memory; I had covered all my experiences with you till…