My secret shell staircase
I touch my curvy shell, tracing the scaly
patterns that twist upwards with my finger. The shiny pattern, glistening in the golden
sunlight as I gently stroke its shiny surface. Suddenly the shell gets larger and larger
and I get smaller and smaller until I am no larger than the stone that once lay in my
pocket. The colourful shell is no more delicatley held in my strong hand.
Excitedly, I climb onto the zebra striped
grooves and gaze into the long, endless cave. I wonder what lays beyond the first corner
which curves upwards towards the curly spiral. My breath echoes along my secret shell
staircase. A salty smell fills my nose. I find myself crawling along the narrow stairs as
the roof gets lower and I finally reach the tip. Sighing heavily I sit down to rest. But
suddenly I find myself whizzing downwards, down the velvety tunnel. Leaving the fishy,
soapy smell behind as I gently bump onto the golden sand and stare in amazement. I am
looking down at my dog, whelk once more.
By Elen Owen. Year 5.
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