Knock, Knock

Knock, Knock Mom. I missed my bus. I am going to be late. Class will start without me. They will be mad.. at me. Mom. Are you up yet? It is only a few minutes passed... Yet my world is crumbling as if it were high noon--- and the crowd is gathering, to watch. Mom. I did everything you said. I set the alarm. I went to bed. Really. I know I was up... in the middle of the night, but it could not be helped. I am young, and have so much... too much, on my mind. Mom. Can you hear me? I am calling your name. Not for the first time, never for the last...