Tag: Relatives

  • 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 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…

  • Open Letter To My Sweet Cousin In Goa

    DISCLAIMER: Most names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Dear Philippa, this is an open letter to you. By open letter, I mean a letter expressing my thoughts and feelings about you and the experiences we’ve shared over the years. Do not worry, this will not be longer than a page and…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • You Are My Sweetest Cousin

    Poem dedicated to my cousin Pavithra, whose son Ninad’s 1st birthday function I’ll be attending on June 3rd. Here is the content: You are my sweetest cousin A very friendly and cheerful person Never will you hurt a fly Nor can you be sly Even to save your life Really long, may you live! You…

  • 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…