Homecoming

Last night I went to senior homecoming as a college student. With my mother as my date.

We decorated the gymnasium together.

Handmade streamers, balloons, twinkle lights, a photo booth.

I drew her raffle ticket.

Gave her the prize I made (for her).

We danced through the eras.

Until my spotify stopped and the lights switched off.

I never had a senior homecoming.

Only tears from standing (hugging) in the driveway leaving home.