Question

What does the poet mean by 'hard inhospitable grounds'?from a grain of sand

Answer 1

By  'hard inhospitable grounds' means harsh and cruel world.

Explanation:

• "A grain of sand" is a very beautiful poem composed by Tabish Khair.
• In this poem, the poes is describing childhood memories as the best stage of life.
• The poet is saying that happiness, joys, and family are little treasures in our life and we should keep them safe.
• If you have found a true love then keep it just like you keep a precious metal secure an safe.
• If once lost in this harsh world you won't be able to get it back.

Answer 2

By the phrase 'hard inhospitable ground', the poet means unfriendly and harsh conditions that surround us once we lose our emotional connect with the things and start valuing them depending upon their price tags.