Atticus Mrs . Teraila — Grade 8 ELA
Like the swirling knots ingrained in wood beams , espresso bean fur curves symmetrical circles on his smooth coat . On petite potato cheeks
A forest of two-tone whiskers grows from shadow black craters . Deep onyx paws and their charcoal leather pillows conceal his delicate claws . He rolls gracefully on his back , stretching with limber ease . His belly greets the sky , showing his sprinkling of Bengal spots .