Sand and the Waves

July 25, 2025

sand dug up
to fashion a structure 
A home that she dreamt of
A home that she thought she had
the waves washed it away

the lone dog looks
the black and pink
Belt around her neck

the waves keep lashing 
A broken piece of wood
Sunk in the sand

Nishi Pulugurtha

Nishi Pulugurtha is an academic, author, poet, editor and translator. She writes short stories, poetry, on travel and non-fiction and has published works in them apart from several academic writings. Her recent book is a co-edited translated work, Bandaged Moments (Niyogi Books, 2025). A book on food and a fourth volume of poems are forthcoming.

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