Tag: Family 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…

  • Dear Amma, Happy Mother’s Day

    Poem dedicated to my Mom for Mother’s Day in advance: Dear Amma, Happy Mother’s Day I always want to see you happy Never have I been more grateful to God As a parent, you’re too good Having seen my worst To you, I’m still the best Unconditional love DOES exist As an example, you’re near…

  • 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…

  • Dear Lakshmi Chithi, Many Happy Returns

    Poem dedicated to my very dear aunt in Chicago for her birthday today: Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns Defined by your kindness Possessing a heart of gold And no, you aren’t old Just very experienced Well, consider me honoured To have such a caring aunt Your generosity, hard to beat! Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many…