The Office

Monet's fuzzy landscapes
Inspiration on the wall
Amy and I -- confederates
Each morning in the hall

Soft light shines down
On tropical palms
Start the coffee brewing
Enjoy the morning calm

Elevator doors
Whisper a warning
He booms "Get to work"
Instead of "Good morning"

Phones begin stirring
Faxes on the floor
Adrenalin rush starts
Nerves brace for more

Frowning concentration
Screen comes to life
Force the panic into order
Using logic like a knife

Noon comes and goes
Chained to the chair
One o'clock arrives
With its hungry stare

Finally, some progress
Time to talk and laugh
Sharing a mission,
We're the office staff

Relive it in our dreams
Rehearse it on the road
Repeat it again and again
'Till we're very old

Meaning -- is there any?
Each person makes that call
Friendships form and
Maybe
That's the purpose of it all