the curtain opens

everyone is singing today.
each to his
or her own
part in this Monday
morning
musical.
some are dancing,
throwing their
arms into the air,
swinging their briefcases,
twirling
purses,
their feet
tapping
and moving in rhythm
to the band.
hands are slapping,
knees
bending, the lights
are up,
the energy is high.
it's a synchronized chorus
of joyous
delirium. confetti
falls from the sky.
the audience
is on their feet,
applauding, but you aren't
ready.
you need coffee.
who are these people?