Tag: Importance of Family

  • 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…

  • A Beautiful Soul

    Poem dedicated to Vasudharini, wife of Anirudh; one of my closest cousins: A beautiful soul Kind to one and all Possessing an angelic smile Unassuming and humble For Anirudh, a very caring spouse And for the family, a source Of immense support And of course, delight! A beautiful soul Rarely dull Even during the darkest…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • My Nicest Cousin

    Varsha is a cousin of mine with whom I’ve interacted mainly in the last 4-5 years and I have a soft corner for her; hence decided to write this poem: My nicest cousin A very pure-hearted person Wouldn’t hurt a fly Never seen you angry Nor do you talk a lot But you are the…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • Second Open Letter To My Dear Sister

    DISCLAIMER: Most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Dear Sarah, this is my second open letter to you. You will be happy to know that this will be much shorter; but of course, no less interesting than the first! As always, I reiterate that you are extremely dear to me and…