My Composition

“Brr…” Tom shuddered as he tried to cuddle himself to keep him warm. In the glittering streets, there stood Tom, the only lonesome boy roaming around. Indeed, because almost every child was celebrating Christmas happily with their family… Well, just look at him, the scrawny boy, Tom, dressed in rags with only a thin sweater, mended with patches. It could barely keep him warm! He looked like a picture of misery.

As he trudged on, he spotted a brightly lit cottage not far away. When he stood in front of the cottage, he could barely open his eyes. It was so brightly lit up and it was a truly beautiful house that everyone would like to own. Its brown roof was covered with a thick layer of snow. Tom looked at the cottage in amazement. He walked towards the window and with his cold shivering hand, he rubbed off the mist on the window, forming an “O” shape on it. Inside the cottage, there sat a family of four, celebrating Christmas. There was a spread on the table. Tom stared ravenously at the big fat turkey on a white dinner plate. A Christmas tree stood beside them, it was decorated with brass ornaments and a glittering star sat right at the top. Oh! – How he longed to relish the warm comfort of a family.

Tom looked down. He pitied himself for the plight he was in. His face was filled with melancholy. Tears started falling uncontrollably from his beady eyes.

Just then, the owner spotted Tom. Seeing Tom in such a pathetic state, he invited him to dinner. “Thank you! Thank you so much!” Tom’s eyes lit up with pleasure when he heard the invitation. The owner treated Tom to the sumptuous treat that was on the table. Tom wolfed down all the food in a while. His mouth was stuffed with food. White cream was smeared all over his mouth. The family stared at Tom, with their mouths agape. They were surprised how hungry he was.

After the treat, Tom was full. A big belly formed immediately. Out of curiosity, the house owner asked Tom, “Hey kid. Why are you alone? It is Christmas today and you should with your family.” Tom stared at the owner and looked down, “I have no family… I am an orphan…” The house owner looked at him pitifully. In the end, he decided to send him to an orphanage.

The owner accompanied him to the orphanage. When they reached there, Tom saw many orphans. Unlike him, they were all celebrating Christmas happily with the volunteer workers. He liked the place very much and he even made a new friend! It looks like this will be the beginning of his new life.