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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 about Andy in the beginning of 2026); so please excuse any rustiness and I will do my very best to ensure…

My phone crashed yesterday and the combination of this incident as well as the anticipatory anxiety of Monday office was enough to trigger my painful memories with my ex-therapist; so, I wrote a poem to vent my feelings: You destroyed my mind Pretending to be kind Instead, were your words like knives Mentally cutting me to pieces To you, I’d bared my soul Thinking it the right…

Small things matter a lot in life, and every small moment we spend with someone means the world to us. So is the case with my dear cousin sister Nithya in USA; for whom I have penned the below poem: Every moment spent with you, precious The Chicago outings Especially the Lake Michigan cruise Not to mention, the Hancock Towers The entire Ireland experience Particularly the Cliffs of…

Poem dedicated to my Mom for Mother’s Day in advance: Dear Amma, Happy Mother’s Day I always want to see you happy Never have I been more grateful to God As a parent, you’re too good Having seen my worst To you, I’m still the best Unconditional love DOES exist As an example, you’re near perfect! Dear Amma, Happy Mother’s Day A kind word from you goes a long way In making people…

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 everything You’re so, so happening! Dear…

Poem dedicated to Vasudharini, wife of Anirudh; one of my closest cousins: A beautiful soul Kind to one and all Possessing an angelic smile Unassuming and humble For Anirudh, a very caring spouse And for the family, a source Of immense support And of course, delight! A beautiful soul Rarely dull Even during the darkest of times Always a soothing presence Anirudh and you will be…

Poem dedicated to my very dear aunt in Chicago for her birthday today: Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns Defined by your kindness Possessing a heart of gold And no, you aren’t gold Just very experienced Well, consider me honoured To have such a caring aunt Your generosity, hard to beat! Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns Your family, a metaphor for happiness Sridhar…

Poem dedicated to two kids I love dearly, who happen to be the daughters of the foster brother of a very dear aunt of mine: Angels, you two are A breath of fresh air In a polluted concrete jungle With you, I’d love to mingle Blessed with talent Amongst the best When it comes to singing You ensure we’re always enjoying Twittering away like birds Bouncing balls of happiness You both…

Poem dedicated to Aparajith, one of my closest cousin brothers: My sweetest brother Though my little brother You’re mature well beyond your years Bravely facing your fears And yet, quite fun to be around We share a deep bond You’ve always had my back Not to mention, quite the open book! My sweetest brother Many a memory we’ve had together Never can I forget you calling me uncle Then,…

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 best When it comes to music With your guitar, creating magic! My nicest cousin So much, you’ve grown Yet, as…

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 very true friend, you are One hell of a character Kind and strict at the same time Logical and…

I had my worst therapy session ever more than 3 weeks ago, and have still not recovered completely from it. This poem will convey to you all the trauma I went through on that disastrous day: You shattered my heart Your words tore my mind apart You made me hate myself And wish I were deaf I came to you for moral support Instead, I received a punishment Which brought me down to my knees And…

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 fault A woman of few words But maximum impact One of my sweetest cousins A…

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 mid 2011, right from getting our heads…

A poem which describes my current state of mind: The worst pain is mental Yes, physical pain is absolutely brutal But mental pain creates a massive hole And an extremely destructive trail Destroying all hope And making you mope Like there is no tomorrow Can there be anything worse than sorrow? The worst pain is mental It can easily kill Every waking minute You sink deeper into the…

Another poem dedicated to Professor Severus Snape, my favourite Harry Potter character; apart from Ronald Bilius Weasley: My favourite Harry Potter character Not exactly pleasant by nature But highly fascinating You’ve done many a great thing! My favourite Harry Potter character The legendary Potions Master And double agent extraordinaire Never have I known a man braver!! My favourite…

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 excel In almost everything you did Your own life, you…