The Bus of Belonging: A Dream About Exclusion & Meaning & Interpretation

"I ran to the bus stop. I was late. I saw the bus. It was pulling away. I waved my arms. I yelled, "Wait!" The bus did not stop. It drove away. I sat on the bench. I felt so sad. I looked at my watch. The next bus came in one hour. I would be late for school. My teacher would be angry. I put my head in my hands. I felt like crying. I saw my friends on the bus. They waved at me. They were laughing. They did not stop for me. I felt so left out. Why did I wake up late? I waited and waited. The sun was hot. No one came to help me. I was alone. I closed my eyes. I felt so tired. Then I opened my eyes. I was in my bed. It was still early. I was not late. I got dressed quickly. I ran to the bus stop. This time, I did not miss it. I felt so relieved."