By Devershi - Grade 6
 
One scorching afternoon when I was as busy as a bee doing my lengthy homework in my room, a strident scream from outside the window reached my ears. Curiously I……threw the elephantine window ajar. Once more, the obstreperous and blood curdling sound greeted my ears. I resolved to venture out and verify the cause. After arming myself with my amiable grandfather’s walking stick he and torch, I followed the screeching sound. It seemed to come from a clump of lush trees from my gargantuan backyard. I pondered and kept guessing who was screaming for aid. My heart beat  kept on increasing as I neared the clump  of trees. I bellowed, “ Who is that ?” on the top of my voice but my  screeches fell on  everybody’s deaf ears. I felt like whisking away from this tenebrous place but I did not move and kept shouting. Out of the blue, I remembered my teacher , Ms. Kavita’s exasperated face and sprinted like lightning towards my monotonous homework. As soon as I sat down to complete my homework, tranquilness had fainted, as a strident scream was heard behind my shoulder and I turned as cadaverous as a ghost and caprioled out of my skin. I, trying to be a little gallant turned behind and was awe struck to find a vibrant, colourful  and ravishing parrot right behind me. First I could not fathom what had happened. Then, I ogled at the ajar window and could comprehend that the parrot had  flown in when I was out. It had come inside in avarice. There was a guava kept on my bed which had attracted its attention. I was mesmerised and influenced by the ability of a parrot to screech “ Help !” That was truly amazing.

By Vidhya - Grade 6

The scintillating yellow orb illuminated the surroundings which became as hot as a furnace. The yellow orb was relishing playing hide and seek with the clouds. It was enshrouding behind the clouds which were as fluffy as a bale of cotton and as white as snow.
The sky was prodigious. The dulcet chirps of the volery of birds reverberated everywhere and was music to  everyone’s ears. The gentle breeze caressed my face and neck like a mother’s gentle hand. I was returning from school jubilantly as it was a Friday. My parents had resolved to go to a Fun fair the following  day. I was zealous and slept like a log at night. I woke up at the crack of dawn. My mother packed some scrumptious and lip smacking snacks which made my mouth drool  like a waterfall. I packed some chocolates and my I pad. Since the fun fair was not a stone’s throw away, it took an hour for us to reach. When we reached our destination, the alluring beauty of the funfair captured my eyes. I resolved to sit on the best ride when out of the blue, there was a huge thud sound. I witnessed that there was a mishap of a myriad of people sitting on a ride. The ride had fallen down due to some problem in the engine. The people of the funfair had called for ambulances for the treatment of the people who were in excruciating pain due to their injuries.
That deplorable memory was etched in  my  mind like a scar. From that day, I resolved to be careful at all times.

I yearn to be  liberated from this deplorable dungeon. Here I am lying melancholically in a dusty shelf,  in a grisly state.
My pleas have fallen on deaf ears  incessantly. Why can’t my benevolent mistress whisk me away from this  abhorrent and unhygienic place ? My gloomy face still wears a beaming smile as memories of my youth creep into my mind, let me rewind a few years for you.
I was born in an elephantine factory working for Hamleys, a renowned toy shop. I was an alluring doll which innumerable girls adore. My crowning glory was my long blonde glistening hair. I had  a pink hat and a pink polka dotted dress. I had  a whale of a time with my  pals and companions. Soon , I  was despondent as I  had to depart from my sweet abode.
We were loaded in an enormous truck. Minutes turned into hours, hours turned into days and at last we reached our destination. I was  placed in a ravishing shop , ‘Hamleys’ . I had befriended copious of toys like me. One by one, I would see them go away. After donkey’s years , an adorable girl purchased me. I was so ebullient to catch a glimpse of my new house. My new mistress was Mia.
I painted the town red, frolicking with Mia and other toys in her humongous room. I missed Mia when she was in school. I was the apple of her eye. I felt blue when she didn’t choose me to sleep with. I was always on cloud nine. Everything was tranquil till she commenced to get new toys. Over the years, Mia got a myriad of new toys, the old ones remained on the shelf. So one day, I was placed on  that shelf. I was as infuriated as a wasp. Hoe could Mia be so vicious ? I was disheartened and melancholic.
As time flies like a bird, Mia passed primary. She never had time for us toys. Now, all of us are kept on a shelf as a showpiece. I grin from ear to ear everyday when I see her alluring face, remembering the time when I was the new toy frolicking with Mia.

Then in a jiffy, I completed my daily chores and darted like the wind downstairs with my bags as cumbrous as if filled with gargantuan pebbles and rocks. I discerned my mom baking delicious cookies which made my mouth drool like a waterfall and from my crystal clear window, I saw my dad starting our luxurious car when I couldn’t bear the zeal in me , soon I started my expedition.
Time flew like a bird when we reached the alluring beach. There were a myriad of people. Some were constructing humongous castles, few were swimming in the water like a fish. Others were gulping the spicy food like they had not eaten since light years. I was doing something out of the box compared to all others, collecting majestic sea shells for my collection. I found a wide array of them scattered like thousands  pieces of broken glass everywhere. I capered with zeal at the resplendent sight of the sea shells.
I loved the sound of the dulcet chirps of the volery of birds which was music to my ears, the waves crashing against the shore with their whole might and lastly I picked up two shells and  placed them near my ears, the sound was unique and euphonic. Now something queer happened, we saw the alluring dance of a monkey, it was as flexible as a acrobat performer. I captured this in my mind like a photo in  a camera. Then there was a multi coloured rainbow adorning the sky enhancing its appearance. Then we went to the pristine clear water. The rich feel of the frozen water flowing on my legs made me feel exultant. I adored the smell of the rich sand greeting me, the splendid aroma of the buttery cookies baked by my mother.
Soon the sun was setting and it was a ravishing scenery which  I  saw then it was time to wave goodbye and we went home.
This incident was captured in my mind like a photo’s screenshot.

Pollution has been a major problem in India. There are  a myriad  of pollution which man has caused like  Air pollution, water Pollution and Land pollution. Water is an Elixir of life. In the absence of water, living creatures can die without quenching their thirst. Water is utilised copious of way washing, cooking and drinking. Renowned rivers like Ganga painted the town red while it was in a exhilarating and pristine state. Nowadays they have been in gruesome state. Villages and towns which are a stone’s throw from the river or near the rivers, pollute the rivers by their regular chores of washing. Drinking and by throwing industrial waste. Air is too a crucial part of life of every living creature. Polluting air can cause myriad of perilous effects. Global warming is the main reason. One a wise man said that “Trees are the lungs of the Earth” by growing trees we can avoid air pollution. Threes take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen. It is quite petrifying thought to discern Earth without a green cover. For the concern of Earth and to save Earth we must take a prompt action. It is said that “Action speaks louder than words ‘Saving our precious rivers and all water source we must clean them and persuade others from littering it.

It was a scorching morning. The yellow orb illuminated the surrounding which was as hot as a furnace and was hanging up on the wall like a picture. The prodigious sky was playing hide and seek with the clouds who were as white as snow as a pulpous as a bale of cotton. The sonorous chirps of a volery of birds was music to everyone’s ears and reverberated all around. I woke up at the crack of clown as today I was going for camping. I was zealous and at the drop of a hat got ready but since I had to pack some scrumptious and lip smacking food, I missed my train. Then I had to book another train and was coaxed to pay as it was exorbitant and I had no choice. The train was cramped. I was like a little grain of sand in a humongous ocean. After coming down from the train I heaved a sigh of relief, as I met my true blue comrades and continued to amble. There was a bus which took us up to the elephantine mountain but then amidst the road there was a problem in the engine and we had to walk all the way walk up which was gruelling. It started becoming dark and I wanted to sleep but when I checked my bag, I forgot my tent. So I had to share the tent with someone else. As I went inside I slept like a log. The next day it was raining like cats and dogs and we could not climb up as it was slippery so we had to return home because our trip was only for 2 days. This was my worst camping trip. This was etched in my mind like a scar.
 
Convey my warm regards to your reverberated parents, grandparents and love to your adorable siblings. I hope you will make an endeavour to write to me soon.

​Yours affectionately,
Vidya.

It was  the  final  day  of  my  exam .  I  was  ready  to paint  the  town  red  with  my  family  who  were  the  apple  of  my  eye  and  with  my true  blue  comrades.  I  was  zealous  and  jubilant  as  my  family  and  I  had  decided  to  go  to Goa.
We  were living  in  a  five  star  hotel.  There  was a  water  park,  swimming  pool  and  several  indoor  games.  I  swa  like  a  fish  in the  pool  and painted  the  town  red in  the water park. We  also  went  shopping  and  made  daddy’s  pocket lighter.
Then  we  went  to  the  beach.  I was  thrilled  and exultant  as  we  were  going   boating  in  a  yatch  to  explore  the  colossal  sea.  The  water  was  freezing  cold  and  we  were  bouncing  up and  down  because of the  robust  waves.  The  water  splashed  on  our  cherubic  faces which made us giggle.
I  was  as  ravenous  as  a  wolf  so we  ate  our  delectable  snacks.  Boating  for  an  hour  made us  tired  so  we  became  couch  potatoes  and  were  glued to  the  idiot  box.  While  watching   television,  we  hit  the  hay.  I  had  to leave  for  my  sweet  abode  but  I  wanted to stay  here  for  more  days  as  I wanted  to have  more  fun.  I  would  never  forget  the  beaches  in  Goa  and  this  trip will  be  etched  in my brain  like a  scar.

It  made  everyone  feel  that  they  were  going  to  fry  like  eggs. The  sonorous  chirps  of  a  volery  of  birds  resonated  everywhere making  everyone  feel  jubilant.
Tom  was  geared  up  in  the  wee hours  of  morning  to  visit  the  elephantine  theme  park  with  his  amiable  parents  . The  rewarded  him  for  working  as  assiduously  as an  ant  ,  burning  the  midnight  oil and  passing  with  flying  colours  in  his  assessments.  He was  of  the  opinion, ‘ As you  sow  so  shall  you  reap.’
He  had  a long  journey  but  to  distract  himself, he  carried  a book. All  the way, he had  his nose  in  a  book. As  he  arrived,  he  yawned  and  joyfully  got off  his  car. He  was  feeling  ravenous  so his  mother gave him  scrumptious  snacks.  He  took  the map  of the  theme  park  and  his  eyes  were lit  up  since  he  was feeling like  a  bee  enclosed  in  a  box with  ten  different  types  of  honey  as he  discerned  the  wide  array  of  rides  in  the theme  park.
Before  he  sprinted  towards  the  rollercoaster, his  mother  was  cognizant  of  the  shops  and  stalls  over  there  where  which  sold  fancy  amusement  park memoirs. Tom’s  mother  and  he  loosened  their  father’s  purse  strings  and  indulged  in  some  retail therapy. As  they  ambled  ahead,  Tom  saw  a commotion  where  the  rollercoaster  ride  was  located.  There  were  cries  for  help. More  people  ran  in  that  direction. He  decided  to  find  out  what  happened.  He  was  awe struck  when  he  discerned  the  rollercoaster  moving  in  full  speed.  People  seated  there  felt  nauseous . One  of the  rollercoaster  wagon  had  derailed  and  Tom  beheld  a lanky  frame  hanging  in  the  air.  He  was flabbergasted  when  it  dawned  upon  him  that  a  lad was  hanging   for  his  inestimable  life  while  the  ride was  still on. Tom’s  heart  pounded  rapidly  against  his  frail  chest.  There  was  no  one  to  lend  a  helping hand  at  the  help  desk.  Just  then, Tom  spotted  a  compact  room  beside  the  rollercoaster. He  entered and pressed  the  ‘STOP’  button  and  the  rollercoaster  stopped.  It  dawned  upon  everyone  that  someone had been  their  knight in  shining  armour.  As  he  walked out  of  the room, everyone  gathered  around  Tom  and  cheered  for him.  His  body  swelled  with  pride, just  then he  spotted  a  dwarf  like  man  waving  his  hands hastily  like  the  wipers  of  a car on a  rainy  day  and  he  looked  infuriated.  Tom  stood  dead  in  his  tracks  when  he heard the  man  saying, ‘ You  puckish  lad !  This  isn’t  a  real  life  incident.  This  is merely  a blockbuster.’  Everyone  there  was  tickled pink  and  Tom  turned  as  pink  as  a beetroot  in  embarrassment.
He  sprinted  away  from  there  and  was cognizant that  he  had learnt  a crucial  lesson  that  ‘Haste  makes  Waste.’  He was  doleful  for  his  poor  presence  of  mind.  This  hilarious  and rib tickling  incident  wast  etched in  his  mind  like  a  scar  for  eternity.

By  Kashvi - Grade 6

I  turned  the  key  and  lifted  the  chest lid. It  made  a  creaking  sound.  Inside  the chest  was  lying  an old  but  beguiling  mirror. It  was  adorned  with  jewels  that  shone  like   stars  in  the  atramentous  sky.  It  seemed  as  though  the mirror  cost  an  arm  and  a leg.  I  discreetly  picked  up  the  mirror  and   walked  back  home.  I  was  very  exhausted  so  I hit  the  hay . As  soon  as  I  reached  my  sweet  abode.

The  next  morning,  the  auroral  yellow  orb  put   on its golden  slippers  and  climbed  over the  horizon  trading  places  with  the  white orb.  The fleecy  clouds  were  chasing  one  another  as  slowly  as a  tortoise in the  prodigious  sky.  My  alarm  clock  betrayed  me  as  I  forgot  to  wake  me up  from  my  deep  slumber .  I  leaped out of  the  bed  and  got  dressed  as  fast  as  I could.  Since  I  had  missed  the  bus  and  my  dad  had  already  left  for  his  office,  I  had  to  walk  to  school.  Unfortunately,  I  was  unable to run  as fast  as  lightning  because  my  bag  was as  heavy  as  an  anchor.  I reached  school  late  and  as  a punishment  I  had  to  run  hundred  rounds  of  my  sports  ground. After  running  so much,  I  walked back to my classroom and  the  teacher  came  down on  me  like  a  ton  of  bricks  for  failing  the  test.  Finally the  bell  rung,  all the  children  were  as  joyful  as  a pack  of  wild  animals  liberated  from  a  cage. Everyone  sprinted  back  home.  I   was  on  pins  and  needles  to tell  my mother  about  the  test  paper.  While  thinking  about  the  test paper ,  I  didn’t  realize  that I  stepped  on  a  dog’s  tail.  The  dog  howled stridently  and  exchanged  infuriated  looks  with  me. I dashed  to  my  abode  as  fast  as  a  deer.  Not  seeing  where I was going , I  fell  into  a gutter.  My  clothes  were  soaked  with  dirty  brown  water  and  I  smelled of  dog’s  droppings.

I  went  home and   resolved  to  face the  music.  After  telling my  mother  everything,  she  crossed  her  arms  and  was  exasperated  at  me  with   temper  as  hot as  a  furnace.  My  punishment was  that  I  had  to do  all  the chores  and  was  prohibited   watching  the idiot box  or  painting  th e  town  red  with  my  comrades for  one  week. I climbed  the  stairs  and walked  into  my  room.  On  my  bed , I  saw  a  chit  which  read “ Bad  luck  will  follow  yoy  forever,  if  you  don’t  get  rid  of  this mirror  soon.  I  warned  you  to   never  open  the  chest.”  I   immediately  took   the  mirror  from  my  closet  and  dropped  it  on  the  floor.  It  shattered into  tiny  pieces.  I  threw  the  mirror  into  the  garbage  bin  and  the  next  day  went   very  well.  I  got a  remark  for  the  most well  maintained notebook  and   passed my mathematics  test  with  flying  colours.  I grabbed  the  spotlight  and  was showered  with  praises  by  my  teachers  and  comrades.  I  was  on cloud  nine.

This  horrible  day  will  be  etched  in  my mind  as  a scar for  eternity.