Descriptive writing – using the senses

Here are two pieces of writing about the same meal:

A
My granny made nice roast chicken for supper. It was delicious. We also had mashed potato and peas from the garden. It is my favourite meal.

B
My granny made succulent roast chicken with crispy skin for supper. We also had soft, buttery mashed potato, and fresh green peas from the garden. Mmm, move over KFC!

Which one made your mouth water?!

You must have chosen B’s writing, because it adds in descriptive words and details that make us almost TASTE the meal: succulent, crispy, soft, buttery, fresh, green….

These words are much more powerful than A’s words: nice, delicious, favourite because they give us a much clearer picture of the meal. Words like pretty, nice, beautiful don’t give us a visual image of what we should be imagining.

Writing Exercise

Think of this morning, when you got up. What did you do?

A
I woke up and then I made my tea and brought it to drink in bed. Then I got up and had a shower.

B
I woke up and looked out the window – the sky was bright and blue but I could see it was windy from how the little tree shook. It was chilly, and I didn’t want to get out of bed. I could hear my brother already making a noise in the kitchen. I jumped up to make sure he didn’t finish the milk before I could make my tea. I took my tea back to my room and sipped the hot sweet liquid, trying to wake up for the day.

A and B are describing the same morning – but see how B gives so many details that she doesn’t even get to the shower, because she is giving so many details of what she sees, feels, hears, tastes.

So for this exercise, write down in your notebook three of four things you did this morning:
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Now describe them like B did, so that someone could make a movie of the first 20 minutes or so of your day from when you woke up. Include as many senses as you can: what did you see, hear, taste, smell, feel? Write a paragraph of a few sentences, and then press the link below to type and then submit it.

62 Responses

Prrrrrr prrrrrr prrrrrr prrrrrr. I listened carefully to be sure if surely the whistle was being blown. Prrrrrr prrrrrr. I removed the blanket from my head to hear which direction the whistle is being blown from. Prrrrrr prrrrrr prrrrrr prrrrrr. I jumped out of bed, wore my gown and boots. " Mama did you hear the whistle? Let's go! Hurry before I leave you behind. My son said . " I heard it Siya, I'm done let's go. It was about 3am and it was so dark and quite. " Siya lock the gate so your siblings are safe" I said as we rushed off . We followed the sound of the whistle till we saw a group of people making noise. We rushed to see what's happening. A young boy was being beaten for house robbery. It's not easy to watch a boy being beaten by community, there is no mercy for the boy. Some peaple brought their stjambok, some golf sticks, water pipes, wooden sticks. Siya had a stjambok with him . I pulled him aside. " My son please don't heat him" I whispered. " Haa mama! I won't heat him haw. He replied. The boy is a neighbours son, one of those boys who smoke. He was found with stolen goods. We went to his grandma's place where he stays. He was beaten all the way. Well we didn't have to knock for his grandmother to attend us, she heard us coming from a distance. Some woman were screaming when the beating became intence. Grandma was already outside the gate when we got there. Prrrr prrrrrr prrrrrr. "Gogo we found your son with stolen goods, what do you suggest we do with him? An old man asked. " Call the police, I'm so tired of this boy, he steals from me too. Granny said

Philisiwe Thafeni · 9 months ago

1. I woke up, and I saw my aunt changing the daiper of my little sister. 2. I took my little sister and putted her on the bed which was my parents, and my parents were there. 3. I made my parents tea and also I made myself tea 4. After I had drank my tea I went to the charger and played on my phone. B 1. Hearing the noise of a daiper gluing themselves onto another and my aunt removing them with that sound, sounding roughly. I quickly woke up and looked at the bed and so my baby cousin laughing and looking at me, I smiled; it touched my heart to see her smile at me. My aunt changed the diaper quickly hearing those many sounds of the diaper in a minute. My baby cousin would already be down standing and looking at me, holding the bed and making it her support structure, I would hold the blanket and I would toss it far to the right side, standing up I would call the baby "Iza... Iza ngiyamthatha, Iza" (meaning "Come... Come am taking her, come") as I changed my voice and talked a baby voice like. She let go of the bed so quickly heading down with her bum, she would crawl to me looking down fastly. I would look down to her, standing firmly she would hold my grey one piece pijama which they call a once with a hat attached to it hanging. She would stand up slowly; struggling but she would make it and stand. I would bend a little holding her under the arms and I would lift her up and I would groan because she was too heavy. 2. I walked out of the room holding her on my right arm she would look behind me, looking at her mother who was tired because she couldn't sleep, looking at her mother she would say "tata, tata" (meaning "bye, bye") I would walk to the other door which was my parent's room, I would stop in front of the door smiling and looking at her, waiting for her to push the door. She would do slowly thus harming a bit by bit. She would be the first one to see my parents as she would push the door for only her to see, she would stretch her neck widely and forcefully thus seeing blankets only and things inside, not knowing what those are. I would push the door with my body, my left arm i would also get in and my parents would lift the blankets off their faces, smiling and looking at my baby cousin with glowing faces, lightened up like they saw a holy light. Their hearts filled with happiness. I would not waste time thus putting my little cousin in between them I would utter to them in my home language, IsiNdebele, "Ori ngithi tea in bed? 🙂" (Meaning "or should I bring tea in bed") and they would both agree with their words mixing up I would only hear "yah". 3. I would wear my mother's black gorgeous slippers as they would be made out of black rubber where I would place my feet, Black leather would be what they are made of on top. They would be Beautiful wishing I could get them, they would look new from Woolworths. I would go out, going to the kitchen, I would take our white kettle with a blue little window on it to see how much water has been put inside without looking directly inside. I would go to the bathroom checking whether water is there, it would be dark in the house as the water would forcefully be released in a havoc manner. I would be shocked by how fast they would be released. I would close the tap as quick as I can. Going to the kitchen, taking the kettle filling in water, preparing 3 cups for me, my mother and father, I would boil the water they would take time but they would be boiled. Putting in water and tea bags. I would put three teaspoons of sugar in my Father's and four teaspoons of my Mother's and three teaspoons of mine. I would give them the tea and I would also drink mine. 4. I would sit on the sofa alone in the living room with my feet on the sofa, my mother's slippers would be down cause I had taken them off, I would take my tea from down and I would lift it up, sipping the hot liquid which was dark red in colour. The colour of the cup would be white written TAB. I would finish it as I enjoyed it's hotness and it's heat my body would be warm. I would wear my mother's slippers putting my cup on the table, I would go collect my Father's as my mother had hard time drinking it because of how naughty and troubling my little cousin was. Walking to the kitchen I would put my father's cup. I would go near the Television to on my phone, I would sit down on the tiles they were cold but because I enjoy pressing and playing with a phone I would sit down. I would hold it, oning it I would type my password of 8 digits fast. I would open the data, getting on Fundza withouting the use of Moya.App cause I had already made it a home screen app. The network would take slow for it to load but i would roughly log in and enjoy.

Chris Stevens · 10 months ago

Aphiwe Masinga · 10 months ago

1sees the sky 2he feels the windy3tast the tea with the milk4here the noise on the kitchen

Mzwakhe Masuku · a year ago

I wake up in this morning I bath an have my toothbrash an roll on an I have some porridge.the next thing I will do it ,I will clean my home property

With the sound of a rooster i open my eyes,and stretch out my left hand and put off my alarm.taking a long last stretch before getting out from the warmth of my bed.i put on my satin blue gown as I walk over to the window to open the curtains.Bright sunlight greets me and i quickly put my right hand to block the bright light.i walk to the kitchen and make myself a hot steamy cup of coffee.mmm nice and strong just the way I like it 2spoons of coffee granules and 3 sugars with milk.with my Garfield cup in one hand i open the kitchen door.a gentle cool breeze blows past me and i smell the fresh earth from last night's rain.

Elizabeth Judeel · 2 years ago

In the morning before stepping outside for fresh air, my feet were as cold as ice inside my soft, large socks. The blankets felt like someone just poured icy water on them. I went to the kitchen to make some hot and chocolate milk. When I turned on the kettle to boil water, there was silence, no sound of water boiling and then I realised there was no electricity. Suddenly my mood went south and I went to my cold bed and covered my sad face.

Zintos Mofokeng · 2 years ago

I woke up early in the morning looking by the window to hear and see the birds flying also feeling the fresh air I brushed my teeth and made my bed straight to the shower for a full bath afterwards I had my breakfast and chill watch television

Nqobile Duma · 2 years ago

I woke up and made the bed After making the bed l had breakfast Then I took a hot shower because outside it was cold. After the shower I played my phone

Alexismax · 3 years ago

I woke up early in tge the morning and start sweeping my yard,after that i bath myself and start drinking tea when i finish drinking tea i then open my mini spaza shop sellings snaks for the school kids.

Evah Thembi · 3 years ago

Every morning I wake up before going about my days business, I go onto my knees and I just thank God. I thank him for being able to see another beautiful day, the sun, sky, clouds, all miracles created by him that so many out there never got to see because they never woke up this morning. I then went to see my dad in hospital and on my way there I look at how young people are roaming the streets, asking anyone for money, they're so young but it shows in their appearances they're just be in drugs. I ask myself "what is happening to the youth of today? Are they not supposed to be the leaders of tomorrow?" Get to hospital, I see so many sick people and i think to myself "so many lives were lost to Covid, every person in the entire world must have lost someone they knew whether family or friends" and i say to myself "Lord, after everything, people are still living their lives saying and doing mean things to eachother, when being kind is the easiest ever! What will it take to open their eyes?" Get to my dad and when I see him, I think to myself "Lord, such a courageous, kind, God fearing man laying here whilst the evil men who hurt, rape, kidnap, traffic, murder are out there living the best and the longest lives." I couldn't help question God knowing it is a sin. Forgive me Father, for questioning you when my faith is supposed to be stronger than any stronghold who comes up against me. You wouldn't bring us to it if you weren't planning on seeing us through it. Whatever you might be going through, LET GO AND LET GOD is what comes to my mind and that is what I will do...

MsChevy4u2nv · 3 years ago

I was in a deep sleep to an extent that my sister had wake me up four times. I also remember that during her first call , my response in a dream so I was preparing school stuff in a dream 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 After I did everything in my dream and on my way to school it's when I heard my sister shouting for the fourth time. I got frustrated for that and I had to glare at everybody that morning

Katakuna nseula · 3 years ago

As I woke up and sat on my bed, staring at the wall and reminiscing on the times where my life was so simple and trouble-free, not having to meet deadlines and draft long and draining reports; my thoughts were cut short when I noticed that I'd be late for work if I didn't start getting ready. Lately I have been training myself to have positive thoughts but I don't think that will be possible as I'm watching the news and seeing the current stats of GBV crimes that just sent chills down my spine, I guess we'll just keep praying for our country- as I let out a deep sigh. Ready for the day, off to work I go...

Nonhlanhla_Sibisi · 3 years ago

So this morning I woke up at 8am and I panicked a little cos I don't usually wake up this late, I grapped the banana that I put it on my headboard lastnyt, I ate it n quickly walks in a sitting room found my mom sitting n watching TV, as she sees she is laughing " morning my bahy, I wonder wat happened to my gal today it's unusual of u to be waking up this late are u getting lazy lately huuuh", ooh mom believe me I needed some rest but I should be going to internet cafe ryt to fax some documents I need to tk a quick bath, though have u slept well mommy?, Yes my gal I slept well n go on run to tk a bath I'll prepare ur breakfast, ohk tnx mom as I go n tk a bath I then ate my breakfast n go.

Team24 · 3 years ago

This morning as I opened my eyes, I checked wat tym was it found tht it 8am am lyk eish I grapped the banana that I put on headboard lastnyt n I ate it as I was heading to take a bath , thr was my mom's in a sitting room laughing at me she says "ooh a lazy gal just got out of bed eating already, morning my baby", I answered " morning mom, why didn't u wake me up but mom u know am supposed to be at internet this morning to fax some documents mama u know am looking for a job, u my mommy should be helping me or have u forgotten that I'll be helping u when I get the job?" , Ooh my dear I forgot forgive me now run to tk a bath n u will fine ur breakfast ready,... Ohk mommy as I run to tk a quick bath I finished n eat my breakfast, bye mom love u I'll be back soon😊

My alarm probably rang three or four times 15 minutes snoozes from 03:30 am, before I hit the off button and finally dragged myself out of my warm bed - winter mornings are hell on earth. I don't have a heater it broke a few weeks ago, so I quickly grapped my gown on the chair, put on a kettle for coffee while I walked to the bathroom to draw some water in the bathtub. Only it was dirty, no one bothered to wash it last night after thier bath. I wrinkled my nose at that but also dreadfully stared at the shower, with a towel right below the tile where water licked, every time one used it. But hell, I had no time to think about that I was going to miss my transport that would arrive in forty five minutes if I didn't rush.

Shades · 3 years ago

Woken up by my alarm at 6am this morning i do my workouts before i start the dayoff. Feeling the burn from my workouts..

Patience De-silva · 3 years ago

I woke up, grabbed my phone which is Lying right next to me and checks time, then I got up and took my gown from the closet and wears it. I head to the kitchen to boil water then head to my little sister's bedroom to wake her up to help her get ready for school, once I am done helping her I ensure that she have all the necessities for the day then she leaves along with her friends. I fill up buckets with water for domestic use, after that I go to my room to pray or meditate for 5 minutes and when I am done I go back to bed to go through emails and social media on my phone.

Tshegolisha · 3 years ago

I woke up still feeling sleepy but forced myself to wake up.When I finally brought myself to wake up and took my phone from the charger and returned to bed .When I was finally was cuddled up in my bed and started texing my boyfriend

Sisonke · 3 years ago

I heard my mom's voice calling my name then I opened my eyes still very sleepy that I couldn't even see her face. She asked me if I wanted porridge for breakfast and after I agreed I fell straight into sleep. I woke up after an hour because I could hear my mom pacing and talking on the phone.. It seemed like it was something that bothered her so I got up and grabbed my phone to log on Facebook.. But then drifted off to sleep yet again

Boity Joy · 3 years ago

I wake up in the morning, first i check my time and emails, then I opened the window to get some fresh air,I thank God for giving me another breath in life,I organised my bed then I switched on a radio to listen to morning news and open the door to the bathroom to wash my teeth then I rushed to the kitchen ,i washed. my hands and prepare my lovely breakfast and after eating i washed the dishes then go outside to check my garden

ret…@gmai... · 3 years ago

As soon as I woke up early in the morning, I knew I had to first thank GOD JEHOVAH for giving me another breath in this life . My house is full of Ghost servants...I founded that when I opened the microwave oven and find out I had a full hot grilled chicken with Red spices flowing on it..about when did I put it in there...I could not remember. Six sliced bread with the grilled chicken and. A cup of hot coffee bought ecstasy that replaced Memory loss for my braincells ... Last night I was the one who placed this grilled chicken unto the microwave oven ...mmm I was so hungry to even start the process of thinking.

Hugh · 3 years ago

In my sleep I heard my mom calling and I answer whilst still sleeping then I could smell baked cake like 3metres away from the kitchen to my bed. I could Imagine the smell of the baked cake whispering in my ears “come little chubbi come and taste me "I ask my self how can a smell whispers after that I wake up I look at the clock it was 9:00am .the day started well but I realise I over slept

wally t · 3 years ago

I felt a small and soft hand poking my nose and touching my face then i slowly opened my eyes. I reached out to my son's back, brought him closer and kissed his forehead. I held him under his armpits to put him down so he stands on his feet. I got off bed, opened the windows the sun shined through and the curtains moved as the air came in and I could smell the grass.

XOLILE M · 3 years ago

I woke up early in the morning.I opened the window the weather was very pleasant, the sky was bright blue and it was a little bit windy aa i could see from the shaking tree.I quickly ran to the kitchen and served myself some delicious crispy waffles and hot coffee as it is my perfect way to start a day.

Hamese Hilda · 3 years ago

I woke up and head some voices speaking softly I'm the room,birds chipping outside,cars peeping so loud and busy. Finally got up, stretched my arms open so widely and felt some relief on my shoulders,bones loosen up. Slowly opened the door making my way to the bathroom. My feets started to freeze the floor is cold and solid as always. Finally reached the bathroom door. The air coming from the window brezzing so freshly through my face.

Limnandisishuba24 · 3 years ago

I woke up open my room's window while a fresh atmosphere dwell through my face,I can feel it's wandering through my hair and whispers me nothing but sweet happiness.The sky white and wet with the sun hiding under the clouds like a tortoise beneath its shell,maybe its shy to show its face.The dog sticked to its every 2 minutes sad and bored alarm,I thought it was because its lonely but no it seems like a it catches flue because it's a non stop thing.I went to the kitchen to make some tea but instead I found the cat in the kitchen telling me my cupboard is drained.Sadly I went to the outside tap to wash my face that's filled with nightmares.I heard a voice nearby...it's one of my neighbour asking me to fix their stove.With passion I went there,they boiled the kettle.The aroma of the coffee bring an earthquake in my stomach and almost I lost control.

Joseno · 4 years ago

I woke up feeling like getting busy,So I help my mother to prepare herself to go to work by Ironing her clothes while she was taking a warm steamy bubble bath soak.

Jubille · 4 years ago

I woke up and looked next to my bed there was a form and a pen so I woke up and fill it in, when I was done I noticed that today it's very cold so I went straight to the kitchen and made tea and two slices of bread,so while I was eating my delicious so called breakfast I had to sweep the floor and wash the dishes.

Queen SA · 4 years ago

I woke up to the showering of the rain. I could unwillingly hear the drops as they forcefully touch the rooftop of my room. Peering through the window, I see a pool of water and floating tree leaves. I hurried to the toilet to excrete liquid...my feet freezed from the cold. Once I was done, I immediately rushed back to my bed sheets and tucked my body into the warm blankets.

Mosibudibeauty · 4 years ago

I woke up to a stormy weather today,so I went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth.I rushed to the kitchen and got myself a cup of creamy hot chocolate.I went to sat by the window and watched the rain as I sipped my hot chocolate.

Vhundrient · 4 years ago

I woke up to muggy weather today,I was intrigued by how the trees were moving and I mincely went to the kitchen to catch a creamy and sweet mug of hot coffee.the morning was way too pleasant. I then took my long hot misty bath. I paced to my wardrobe to get my floral and bright dress and a pair of woody sculpted wedges with animal prints.

9310020959080 · 4 years ago

In my sleep my alarm beeped, and I knew I had to wake up. As I woke up removing the blankets immediately I opened my eyes and looked at the bright light that came through the window, I saw the sunset. As I put on my slippers my bladder recalled and I went to the bathroom. As I went to the kitchen to boil water I filled in the kettle and switched it on. Oops! I remembered that I had to make up up the bed. As I went to the bedroom I made up the the bed, and prepared my clothes for the day.

Juicylady · 4 years ago

The sound of strong wind woke me up. Looking through the window I could see only clouds and now sun. Should I get up or stay in bed longer. It's my day off after all. Decide to stay in bed and catch up on reading and news. Then the smell of coffee freshly brewed drove me to the kitchen. It was my son already preparing my cup. With cup of coffee in one hand and magazine in the other I turned back to bed. I feel so relax and want to enjoy time out in my bed. Everything else can wait..

Bibi52 · 4 years ago

I woke up dead,my bedroom was blazing.i opened the curtains slowly as I observed the garden by my window,it's now spring the flowers were blooming and clouds were clearing. I woke up,I woke up from my dead mood. Preparing for a caltivating jog.

Hope nkateko · 4 years ago

In my deep sleep I could hear the alarm buzzing and singing next to my bed at 06:00 Am,I knew I had to wake up. I jumped out of bed with my eyes still closed,On my way to bath I was welcomed by smell of a toasted tangy chicken mayonnaise sandwich my Mom made for me. "Thanks mom"I said,As I munched the delicious crunchy sandwich in my mouth .My Mom peeped through the window, the forecast was pleasant today for having a picnic! Thank goodness

Tebogo Gumede · 4 years ago

I woke up and I felt dizzy like a bee and I tasted yesterdays dinner on my tongue ,it felt like I was still in my sleep but when I looked Out side my window I saw the tall green grass in my yard I kept on wondering what went down and Led me astray

Kgw…@gmail.com · 4 years ago

Light from the window confirmed it was time to wake. If I wanted. Jack's raspy breathing beside me tempted me to just close my eyes and maybe try finish dancing with Jessy. Naa... that didn't work. Off the covers went. "Why stay in bed if the sleep's -- God! Was the floor freezing. Did that cat stretch from YouTube. Hoped Jack wasn't looking. My neck and fingers made some beats. Kra, kra, kra, pa, pa.

LukaRedguy · 4 years ago

I woke up in the middle of the night sweating like a pig my clothes wet and my heart pounding fast in an unusual manner,I had a nightmare.i was glad I finally woke up and I promised myself I am not returning back to sleep.So I slowly removed the blankets and let the cold air hit my delicate body so that i may not fall asleep.not so long I heard birds chirping and I went to look through my window I saw the sun rising,that very moment I knew that I made it alive. I smiled and got out the bedroom I didn't look back.

Optimus · 4 years ago

I simply woke up just when the alarm on my phone couldn't stop buzzing like a bell, in such a way that I almost thought I was already at school. The funniest part was when my mouth tasted bad like hell, my teeth craving for toothpaste but when I heard the sound of my teeth heating one another it's when I realised that it was so cold before I took a peak and saw the snow lying on our garden like some groups of polar bears

Tha…@28 · 4 years ago

When I woke up I felt like someone was calling my name,the kids woke I couldn't sleep anymore.I went to wash my face and made tea for everyone

Skhushu · 4 years ago

My peaceful sleep was interrupted by the noise my young siblings made,the crying,the shouting. My sleepy self heard my mother shout at them."hey you kids stop it,Sane won't you wake up and hold your brother".she said. Irritated I jumped out of bed,My two year old brother was tearing a piece of paper apart when I sow him next to the door. When I got closer I noticed that it was one of my best well done drawings that I just drown,out of anger I hitted his hand and took him to bed and changed his dipper,No one gets any sleep around here. After time I cooled down and noticed what a beautiful sunny day it was.

Nto…@mail.com · 4 years ago

My peaceful sleep was interrupted by the noise my young siblings mad,.the crying, the shouting.My sleepy self heard my mother shout at them,"hey,you kids stop it,Sane won't you wake up".she said. Irritated I jumped out of bed,My two year old brother was tiring a piece of paper apart,when I sow him next to the door. When I got closer I sow that it was one of my best well done drawings that I just drown. Out of anger I hited his hand and took him to bed and changed his ripper,No one gets any sleep around here.After time I cooled down and noticed what a beautiful sunny day it was.

I woke up slowly as thoughts of yesterday court me off guard! unpredictably emotions I felt, unprepared a tear landed on my pillow, For a minute or two my eyes were looking at the roof but yet I was lost in deep thoughts! Yet within that moment I remembered my grandmother soft voice saying a cup of tea makes one feel much better, as I opened the windows I court a breath of fresh air Mmmm! I said! Immediately I went to the kitchen as I smiled and made a cup of tea

Njebs · 4 years ago

The cloudy, cold morning emphasised me to sleep tight, the precious thought pf my plans is the reason why I woke up, went to the clean, sparkling kitchen, made myself a nice, warm coffee to start my beautiful day

Enzokuhle Ovayo · 4 years ago

I woke up in the morning and i opened the curtains. The wind was blowing highly and it was a little bit icey I quickly ran to the bathroom and had my nice warm bath then I went to the kitchen and had my favourite hot coffee with some scones.

Hamese Hilda · 4 years ago

A cold cloudy morning make me refuse to get out of bed,it is when i slowly jumped off bed and opened the curtains and window when i heard birds singing soulful songs in air,coldy fresh air coming in from the window than i realised that's it wasn't that cold at all.I went to a bathroom,took a long hot morning pee and went to have hot shower to get ready for a day.

Tee96 · 4 years ago

I woke up in the morning in a very jumpy way that moment I knew I was late quickly shoved my pillow which fell on the other side and hitted the class of water which was on the chair luckily it was empty grabed my phone to check boom ! It's 07:40 already I was late and my alarm was for 4:00 what could have gone wrong ! I then roughly made up my bed other hand is busy taking off the night dress I was wearing . I could already hear the showers singing their everyday sweet melody but in a very harshly way by the sound of that i knew it was full I had to wait around this time everybody wants in even the sleepists are finally up .I then took my towel along with my toilerty bag off I went to the showers having two thoughts in mind either now or in the afternoon after class .

Unathi99 · 4 years ago

I woke up and opened my curtains-the sun was beautiful and bright that it brought a smile to my face-then I heard my mom singing while making breakfast in the kitchen- whereas my little sister was bathing.I went to the kitchen immediately to pour my self some juice to cool down my body as I started to prepare myself for the day

Ixx FeLo · 4 years ago

I woke up it was still a bit dark outside, I could tell without opening the curtains. Though it was still a little bit dark, I could hear the birds chirping and the rooster was crowing. There was a slow sound of a gentle morning breeze, I felt cold as I jumped out of my warm bed. I went to the lounge, I switched on the TV. I didn't switch on the lights, I used my phone to find my way to the kitchen then I put the kettle on. Still using my phone, I switched on the heater, went back to kitchen and made myself a hot cup of Earl Grey tea. I stood still smelling the fresh aroma of my tea. I could already taste it by its aroma. The beep sound on my phone woke me from from Dreamland. I quickly charged my phone as it was running low on battery. The entire lounge was beginning to get warm. I sat on the couch and sipped my hot aromatic cup of tea.

punki nelz · 4 years ago

I froze when I heard an eerie sound coming frm outside. I Wanted to go and check but I was frightned by lightning and storms since it was raining cats and dogs. My little brother came in with my cute little flufy puppy, I felt horrible and negligent for forgetting him outside. Poor Gilbert was wet and cold. I Took a soft, warm towel and covered him. I Slept with him on my warm bed until the storm passed.

Ntandekazi · 4 years ago

It was about six o'clock in the morning waking up startled as if someone is calling my name.I stood up,opening my door and standing in the ice cold morning while a little drizzle of rain falls.No one,i turn back,leaves the door open so that the fresh air of the morn can seep into the house.Slowly moving toward the kithen to make a cup of coffee.The fresh smell of coffee and the warmth of the cup is so refreshing.Checking my phone for any important messages from work and putting clothes out for the day.Jumping into the shower,dressed and heads off for work.

Practitioner · 4 years ago

It was on Monday, the 28th of October my father's birthday month. I woke up and stretched my arms with a joyful heart. I alighted from the bed and opened my window it was a bit windy and cold so I wore my gown. When I emerged at the kitchen with a thought of making myself a strong black coffee with a sweet sliced bananna bread. There was nothing, my furniture was all gone to where? I don't know and I fell down. That's when I woke up and realised that It was a just a dream.

Nelly k · 4 years ago

It was on Monday, the 28th of October my father's birthday month. I woke up and stretched my arms with a joyful heart and then I alighted from the bed and opened the window it was a bit windy and cold so I wore my gown. When I emerged from my bedroom to my kitchen with a thought of making myself a strong black coffee, with a sweet sliced bananna bread and raisins. There was nothing, my furniture was all gone. That's when I woke up and realised that it was bad dream.

It was a saturday morning, on the 27 if June.I woke up panicky.My hands shaking,my heart beating,my heart pounding,beating so fast l felt like it would somehow break out of my cage of ribs.lt was a miracle that it didn't.l had dreamt that l spent a whole day without the one thing that kept me alive:my phone.And sure enough,there had been no electricity.l woke up in a flash,jumped off the bed and checked the phone.lt was difficult because my hand were slipery and shaking.lt was 50%.Here l am now,still in bed with a phone that consists of 30%

Catherine %-%:;;!!!!! · 4 years ago

It was a Monday morning when my phone beeped under my fluffy pillow,and I was fatigued while laying on bed in demand of enough peaceful sleep. I quickly checked the message on what'sapp it was my girlfriend text, to say she want to hook-up with me. I chuckled and removed the covers away from my chest as trying to get off my bed, but my head and shoulders were heavy. Then I decided to text her that I'll see her tuesday and when back to my bed for a deep sleep.

Mlimiblessing · 4 years ago

It was about that time where the sun crept into my room,my eyes flutter open .I awaken n look out the window ,a gorgeous view of the farm that played beyond me .I open the window n a icy but fresh breeze rushes into the room giving me cold shivers going down my spain .What an excellent morning it was .I rush down the dreadful amount of steps and greetings the family good morning,all looking fresh n ready for another blessed day.Made a hot cup of foamy coffee ,n left the kitchen to sit in the graceful sunshine.What a view to start my amazing morning with .

Mia_lxwrence · 4 years ago

If it wasn't for her, I could have missed the smiling breezes of the forgiving weather that was setting calm outsides. She wokes and jumps straight on my face , I gave her a quick glance and pulled over my blanket trying to escape this madness, she then wiggle and giggle as she figle and mingle with my temper seeking attention, oh dear! She's not stopping. I then woke up, rinsed my face and started preparing her porridge,murmuring! A joy rose when I gave her food, she then reached my hands and said "thank you mum, I love you! I smiled forgetting all the dilemma.

PamelaN · 4 years ago

'Bang, bang, bang'! Who could it be? Then it finally hit me, it must be one of those days - she doesn't want to go to work. What a "good morning" we always get from this house, I am already not looking forward to the day as usual. Oh how I wish it could be me going to work, so she can stay at home. She's old now dear God, my poor mom. Plus doing one and the same house chores everyday is tiring.

Ithemba Elihle · 4 years ago

It was during the crack of dawn when i woke up in my sleeping garments,from bed to open up the Windows and welcome some sunlight through my room.to my disappointment;it was cold and windy with a bit of sunshine yet,I changed my mind and decided not to open the Windows of my room.I walked out of my room to the kitchen to make myself a strong,black coffee just keep myself warm but when i got to the kitchen to plug the kettle and boil myself some water,it hit me;we had visitors last night,so all the dishes are dirty and as the kettle boiled:instead of making myself a hot,strong black coffee;my girlfriend walked through the kitchen,tired and feeling cold,I made her the coffee and chose to wash the dishes which piled up by Zink before I could warm up my body with a hot cup of strong black coffee too.

GoldenRock · 4 years ago

How I wish this was one of those good mornings which I would wake up and give thanks to the man above for keeping me and my family alive over the previous night but in this case I guess my wish is just a wish which was not strong enough to become a reality,I guess it was just a wish that was washed away by the cold breeze of the winter night. I jumped out of my bed wearing nothing on top but just a boxer after hearing the crying and the screaming in the house only to realised my family has lost a member. Rest in peace Mama.

James17 · 4 years ago

The sunlight let in by my tiny bedroom window alerted me that it was morning. I opened my eyes slightly and slowly removed the heavy blankets of my chest. I got out of bed reluctantly to check the time on my phone, positioned on a small plastic table next to the bed. I greeted my gran who was standing still in front of the t.v, there was a news report on, I sat down on the chair next to my bedroom door and stared at the t.v half awakened.

Monde1 · 4 years ago

Descriptive writing - using the senses