This is the story of monotony.

This is the story of monotony
Of rising in the morning
Of coffee, shower, and earrings
Of double checking, and car keys
Of clocking in and smile on
Shoulders back, walk with grace
Smile. ‘my pleasure’, smile
This is the story of monotony
Of clocking out, smile off
Of lights on, left turn, driveway
Of brushing teeth, makeup off
Of aimless goodnights, empty
This is the story of monotony
Of writers block, and solitude
Of empty sleep and tears
Of a dried out typewriter ribbon
Of internal conversations and comfort
This is the story of monotony.