Tag: Tribute

  • Dear Nithya, Wish you The Happiest Birthday Ever

    Poem dedicated to my dear cousin Nithya for her birthday, which happens to be today. Here is the content: Dear Nithya, wish you the happiest birthday ever May your joys end never A very lovable human being, you are For almost everyone, do you care So fun are you, to be around Not to mention,…

  • You Are My Family Friend

    Another poem dedicated to Tamil Elakiya, a very close friend and former colleague of mine. Here is the content: You are my family friend Always, do you lend a helping hand To those in need So many mouths, do you have to feed However, never do you give up In every situation, do you have…

  • Thanks To You, Never Do I Give Up

    I hope you are not getting heartily bored, but this will be yet another poem dedicated to the amazing Dr. Meena Kandasamy – author, poet, translator, academic, intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist extraordinaire! Here is the content: Thanks to you, never do I give up And for you, will I forever clap Because you are…

  • I Miss You, Dear Sister

    Another poem dedicated to my sister Shreeja in London, whom I miss deeply. Here is the content: I miss you, dear sister You are like a breath of the freshest air In the most polluted concrete jungle Never, do you bungle Very reassuring, is your presence Blessed are you, with oodles of common sense So…

  • A Tribute To Dr. Meena Kandasamy

    Yet another poem dedicated to my role model Dr. Meena Kandasamy, one of the best authors, poets, translators, academics, feminists and anti-caste activists in India. Here goes the content: You is it, whom I think of When everything seems to be off You are the driving force Behind my resilience When my back is up…

  • You Are The Best Father I Could Have Asked For

    A poem dedicated to my father. Here is the content: You are the best father I could have asked for Me, have you always deeply cared for Shown me unconditional love Taught me to be brave In all kinds of situations Taken care of my education Given me what I’ve wanted Not a single thing,…

  • The Allrounder Who Has Stolen My Heart

    One of many poems I take pleasure in writing; about the amazing author, poet, translator, academic, intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist, Dr. Meena Kandasamy. Here goes the content: You are like a breath of fresh air In a toxic concrete jungle Never, do you bungle Because, you are the star Which lights up an otherwise…

  • A Very Kind Friend, You Are

    Poem dedicated to Neha, a very good colleague and friend of mine. Here goes the content: A very kind friend, you are Rarely, do you show anger Supportive to the core With you, is there nothing to fear! A very kind friend, you are For you, greatly do I care Helping you is such a…

  • Wish You A Fantabulous Seventh Anniversary

    This is a poem dedicated to one of my best friends Tamil and her husband Hari; for their 7th wedding anniversary, which is today. Here is the content: Wish you a fantabulous seventh anniversary May the occasion be extravagantly merry One of my favourite couples The two of you are adorable Not to mention, do…

  • Do Not Worry, My Dear Dear Friend

    Poem dedicated to Tamil Elakiya, one of my dearest friends; who is going through quite a few struggles in her life, including losing a very close uncle yesterday. Do not worry, my dear dear friend You, will I always defend Very very sorry am I, for your loss May your Mama’s soul rest in peace…