Tag: Close cousins

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Another Open Letter To My Sweet American Cousin Sister

    DISCLAIMER: Most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hi Natalie, this is my second open letter to you. By now, you must have got an idea of how my open letters are. This one will be just a bit longer than a page, though of course I will again make it…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Such A Sweet Cousin, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Nithya, a very dear cousin of mine in USA. Here goes the content: Such a sweet cousin, you are Life with you is fun, forever Not a bone of unkindness In your blood, warmth runs! Such a sweet cousin, you are For everybody, do you care Gifted with intelligence and wit In…