Descriptive Writing
You arrive on an island. Write a description of your first impressions of the place and
its people.
As I placed one foot out from my wooden boat, and the next foot out, my feet decided to
plant itself into the sand. My eyes felt like they didn’t know how to blink at that moment as
I was awe-struck by what I witnessed. In front of me was a place filled with the unending
grains of golden sand, as if the whole island was made of gold itself. Shimmering blue
waters that sparkled in the presence of sunlight encircled the island. Greenery spread out
all around the island, with patches of different coloured flowers that grew among bushes
occasionally. In a distant, was a majestic waterfall that looked like a sheet of blue velour
swishing down, its edges hemmed with whipped-white lines. The water thundered down
into the pool like 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 brilliant sun reigned supreme.
The colours of the sky blended perfectly with the scenery. The island’s ineffable beauty was
like a masterpiece painted by Picasso had come to life. This was beautifully punctuated
with the cries of nature as birds and other members of the eco system competed the ocean
breeze for their places in their magnificent habitat.
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,
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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 tranquility over the mesmerizing scene.
From a distant, 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 towards 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.