Tag: Tribute

  • A Very True Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Rene, a close friend who used to be my colleague in my first ever job: A very true friend, you are An extremely supportive colleague, you were Speaking your mind always Not hesitating to be harsh sometimes In life, I’ve come this far In no small part due to you, dear! A…

  • 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…

  • You Inspire Me, Severus

    Poem dedicated to Professor Severus Snape, my favourite Harry Potter character apart from Ronald Bilius Weasley (Note: Last two lines belong completely to JK Rowling, his creator): You inspire me, Severus To achieve many things Because, you were a great wizard Of course, very rarely kind However, your love was so powerful It made you…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Open Letter To A Dear Friend And Colleague

    NOTE: All names have been changed for the sake of online privacy. Hey Theresa, this is an open letter to you. By open letter, I do not mean a letter criticising you or anything, like how people often write about celebrities. This is a letter where I wish to share my thoughts and feelings about…

  • A Colleague Turned Friend

    Poem dedicated to Tamanna, a dear colleague and one of my sweetest but also sharpest friends: A colleague turned friend You impress me no end The wit of a Ravenclaw, you possess The ambition of a Slytherin, you possess The loyalty of a Hufflepuff, you possess And finally The courage of a Gryffindor, you possess!…