Do You Dust The Sand Before You Leave The Beach?

Jan 7, 2023

1 min read

Updated: Jul 30, 2025

By Dimple Sharma Adhikari

"Did you dust the sand off your feet?"

A little sand won't do no harm.

"Dust the sand off your feet or you'll drag the beach home."

If a little sand in my sole took the beach home,

I would instead stamp on your shoulders than beg you to come.

By Dimple Sharma Adhikari

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