Quote by Rob Payne

My life is ticking away one subway token at a time - a never ending pirouette of arriving and departing, pushing through turnstiles, nodding goodbye and hello. In eight hours I'll be allowed to turn around and go home.

My life is ticking away one subway token at a time - a never

Summary

This quote metaphorically depicts the monotonous routine of the speaker's life. They compare their existence to the repetitive acts of using subway tokens, constantly moving between arrivals and departures, and acknowledging both farewells and greetings. The statement captures a sense of longing for the end of the workday when they can finally turn around and return home, suggesting a desire for a break from the cyclical nature of their daily grind.

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By Rob Payne

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