As the clock ticks
towards eve
a swarm of men and
women
flock the city
roads
like worker drones
out of a hive
heading back to
their homes
at days end
The roads are
blocked
traffic is at a
standstill
engines running at
idle
while occupants
stare impatiently
for the traffic to
move again
at days end
Public transport is
a mess
passengers packed
to all corners
like sardines in a
tin
suffering
endlessly, yet silently
borne out of
necessity
at days end
heading back home
an endless
nightmare
tired and trodden
all longing for
rest
at days end
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