Woke up startled, not knowing why

I opened my eyes, and felt a void

No one to say morning to or goodbye

My senses dulled and underemployed

The sterile walls do not gleam

The dusty floors increase my mind’s weight

Empty rooms do not hear my scream

Only caffeine increases my heartrate

Meditate

Authenticate

Do not vacillate

Find a way to celebrate

The rooms are empty

Yet the heart can persevere

and need not be heavy

Beat back the sterile atmosphere