Tag: Close relatives

  • 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…

  • Dear Mama, Wish You Many Many Happy Returns

    Poem dedicated to Ashok Mama, one of my dearest uncles, for his 64th birthday today: Dear Mama, many many happy returns One of the best uncles An amazing conversationalist A fantastic cricket enthusiast Forever entertaining us With a variety of anecdotes Your mere presence, killing boredom With you around, total freedom To discuss anything and…

  • 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…

  • The Coolest Uncle, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Sridhar Chitappa, a very close uncle of mine in Chicago: The coolest uncle, you are A thoroughly knowledgeable character A very genial host With many a fine taste Capable of talking for hours A keen cricketing sense Extremely altruistic And on the whole, fantastic! The coolest uncle, you are For anybody and…

  • 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…

  • Dear Mama, Wish You A Happy Birthday

    Poem dedicated to Ashok Mama, one of my closest uncles, for his birthday today. Here goes the content: Dear Mama, wish you a happy birthday Our long conversations always make my day You are amongst my dearest family members In fact, to you do I owe a lot, my success! Dear Mama, wish you a…

  • You Are My Closest Aunt

    Poem dedicated to Mrs Jayalakshmi Krishnan, my dearest aunt in the world. Here is the content: You are my closest aunt Actually, more like a parent Advising me many a time To my quirks, you give not a damn For you, only character matters To have you in my life, am I one of the…

  • 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,…

  • The Importance Of Uncles In A Family

    This poem is dedicated to “Ashok Mama”, one of my closest relatives. Here is the content: They say family is everything Well, it is as true As the Sun rising in the East And setting in the West But what exactly is family? The reason why I pose this question Is that, when people say…