Family Love

Cousins Can Be Close Friends Too

This is a poem dedicated to my cousin sister Priyanka. Here is the content: We may not be siblings Nor do we speak very frequently But you must know this You are special to me, in your own way As a sister As a friend As an advisor And finally As a confidante Thanks to…Read more Cousins Can Be Close Friends Too

Poem dedicated to Thatha

This is a poem dedicated to my maternal grandfather. Here is the content: There are many kinds of love Romantic love, the most popular And probably the most overrated as well Platonic love, not as popular But far more enduring And then comes the most important form of love Family love Again, there are different…Read more Poem dedicated to Thatha

Having A Brother Is The Ultimate Treasure

Poem dedicated to a very close cousin of mine. Here is the content: Parents are very specialOne cannot imagine a lifeWithout either of themHowever, having a brotherIs the ultimate treasureImagine someone who enjoys messing around with youAnd makes you laughYou and he may not see eye-to-eyeOn a number of thingsBut he always has your backComing…Read more Having A Brother Is The Ultimate Treasure

Open Letter To My Dear Mama

This is an open letter. No, I don't mean a letter with complaints addressed to the government and to be read by the public. This is an open letter to my dear uncle - my mother's elder brother (and only sibling) Ashok; known affectionately as "Ashok Mama" - for his 60th birthday tomorrow. Without much…Read more Open Letter To My Dear Mama

A Confession To My Family

I am truly sorry And I say this From the bottom of my heart What I did was unacceptable And I'm not making any excuses I ask only one thing from you That you hear me out fully You may be tired of hearing this But it is the cold reality That my brain is…Read more A Confession To My Family