DESCRIPTIVE WRITING EXAMPLE: WRITING
You arrive on an island. Write a description of your first impressions of the place
and its people.
I placed one foot out from my wooden boat, followed by the next foot, planting them
firmly into the soft sand. My eyes felt like they didn’t know how to blink at that moment: I
was awe-struck by what I witnessed. In front of me was a space filled with the unending
grains of golden sand, as if the whole island was made out of gold itself. Shimmering
turquoise waters that sparkled in the presence of the sunlight encircled the island.
Greenery spread out all around me, with patches of multicoloured flowers that grew
occasionally among the bushes. In the distance, a majestic waterfall looked like a sheet
of blue velour swishing down, its edges hemmed with whipped-white lines. The water
thundered into the pool in a gigantic waterspout.
Just as I arrived, it so happened the sky began to glow as the flaming orb rose from the
horizon and ignited the sky, causing it to burst into a bright, passionate mix of scarlet
and yellow. The clouds had no place in the morning sky as the majestic sun reigned
supreme. The colours of the sky blended perfectly with the colours of the scenery. Its
ineffable beauty was like a masterpiece painted by Picasso that came to life, lying right
in front of my eyes.
As I was finally able to take control of my body, I walked towards the island, with my feet
brushing against the silky, smooth sand. The feeling of the sand in between my toes
reminded me of my childhood where I spent a reasonable amount of time at the beach.
The stream of dark, glossy waves falling over my shoulder swayed to one side as the
gentle breeze blew. Palm trees swayed with synchronisation, as if it was choreographed
dance.
I rested my eyelids and instantly, my ears could pick up the unnoticeable sounds of
nature. An orchestra of birds chirped harmoniously to a melody that soothed the ears of
a person, the leaves rustled softly in the breeze as they fell and fluttered like
snowflakes. The calming, repetitive sounds of the lapping waves came together in
gently, a hypnotic melody, casting a spell of serene tranquillity over the mesmerizing
scene.
From a distance, I heard the sounds of words being said, though I could not make out
what the words were. I started to regain my sight as my eyelids gradually lifted. Tiny
figures from afar were nearing my direction. There were humans living in this place that
seemed like a dreamed paradise, “how fortunate for them to live in such a place”, I
whispered to myself. I jogged lightly towards them, eager to meet them.
Finally, we were close enough to communicate with each other as we shook hands and
introduced each other. The smiles and excitement on their faces were welcoming and
inviting, as if they had known me for ages. As they spoke, they were filled with energy
and liveliness, their personalities made one feel like a part of their family. Their
characters fitted perfectly with the view of this paradise island, a place where the world
seemed flawless, a world where there’s the insignificance of money and fame. After my
personal encounter with this place, I finally believed there was a heaven on earth.
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