THE BARN DOOR

“So, have you got everything?”

“Yes.” “Are you sure? All your books? PE kit? Hand gel, face mask, water bottle?” “Yep, yep, yep-yep-yep.”

“Okay, you’re all set. Off you go then. Have fun!” “I will. Bye!”

I close the front door and listen to the soft pat-pats of my son’s departing feet. Then