Tag: Tribute

  • Why Am I An Ardent Admirer Of Dr. Meena Kandasamy

    Why am I such an ardent admirer of the eminent novelist, poet, translator, academic, truly intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist Dr. Meena Kandasamy? Well, let me explain for the nth time in this poem: You may not know me But you inspire me Every single day To fight my demons, come what may Rise above…

  • Dear Priyanka, Many Happy Returns Of The Day

    Poem dedicated to Priyanka, a dear cousin sister of mine, for her birthday. Here is the content: Dear Priyanka, many happy returns of the day May you have a fabulous day Always, have you been a good sister Though I haven’t exactly been a great brother However, never can I forget the times When you…

  • My First True Love

    This article is about my first true love; let’s just call her ‘Ms. AB’. She was my MBA classmate. Very shy and sweet by nature; she also ensured that I was almost equally shy in her presence 😛 . It took only two meetings for me to develop a crush on her. I remember our…

  • The Influence Of Dr. Meena Kandasamy

    Hope you are not heartily bored….this is the nth poem about Dr. Meena Kandasamy; renown author, poetess, translator, academic, intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist! Here goes the content: You are the reason I somehow manage to smile Even when I am extremely dull Really, are you that ray of sunshine Which drives away our pain…

  • Dear Shruti, Wish You A Very Very Happy Birthday!

    Poem dedicated to birthday girl Shruti, my bestie. Here is the content: Dear Shruti, wish you a very very happy birthday! May you have a fabulous day And an even better year ahead My best friend in the world May everything click for you at once And from all sides, may you be surrounded by…

  • A Close Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Vivek, a close friend and one of my former colleagues. Here goes the content: A close friend, you are For every human being, do you care Really, are you a beautiful soul Because, do you give it your all When it comes to anything and everything Also, wonderful are you at listening…

  • You, I Miss Very Much

    Poem dedicated to my very dear sister Shreeja, who is currently working in London. Here is the content: You, I miss very much Not a single operation, do you ever botch An awesome sister, you are So happy am I, to be your brother So much fun are you, to be around We share a…

  • An Unofficial Mother, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Mrs. Jayalakshmi Krishnan, whom I fondly call “Jaya Aunty”, my mother’s best friend and almost like a mother to me. Here is the content: An unofficial mother, you are For me, so much do you care Always, have you encouraged me And tried to extract the best out of me Love and…

  • You, Will I Always Remember

    This poem is dedicated to my first and only true love; a woman who used to be my MBA classmate. Here goes the content: Me, you may not remember However, you, will I always remember Because, you stole my heart And that played its part In ensuring those days were the happiest of my life!…

  • Hearty Congratulations, Dear Brother

    This is a poem dedicated to my dear cousin brother Anirudh, who got married to Vasudharini last month. Here is the content: Hearty congratulations, dear brother May you and Vasudharini have an amazing life together So happy am I, for you both I wish you all the very best May the two of you ace…