Tag: 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…

  • 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…