C24 CAGED

I came out of my room already dressed in my uniform; ready for school only to find my mother sleeping by the side of my door. Her eyes were shut firmly and I stood staring at her. I never knew she spent the night at my door.

When the banging stopped last night, I thought she had retired to her room as grandma did. I was flummoxed to see her at my door.

I stooped low as I stared at her face