Stapler’s dull thud,Paperwork piles higher still,Dreams fade into gray.

Clock ticks, minutes pass,Mundane meetings blend as one,Cubicle confines.

Flickering neon,Buzzing fluorescent above,Drains creative ditch.

Coffee’s bitter taste,Endless spreadsheets fill my screen,Escape feels distant.

Stale office air here,Monotonous tasks repeat,Time ticks at a crawl.