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Hotel hobbies padding dawns hollow corridors
Hotel hobbies involve aimlessly wandering through empty hotel corridors at dawn.
Bell boys checking out the hookers in the bar
Bell boys observe and assess the prostitutes present in the bar.
Slug-like fingers trace the star-spangled clouds of cocaine on the mirror
Fingers, resembling slugs, create patterns on a cocaine-covered mirror shaped like star-spangled clouds.
The short straw took its bow
The metaphorical "short straw" faces difficulties or challenges.
The tell tale tocking of the last cigarette
The ticking sound of the last cigarette marks the passage of time.
Marking time in the packet as the whisky sweat
Whisky-induced sweat is evident on a packet, indicating the effects of alcohol.
Lies like discarded armour on an unmade bed
Lies are scattered like discarded armor on an unmade bed, suggesting emotional vulnerability.
And a familiar craving is crawling in his head
A familiar craving, possibly for substances or vices, is resurfacing in the person's thoughts.
And the only sign of life is the ticking of the pen
The only sign of life is the ticking sound of a pen, symbolizing the act of writing or reflecting.
Introducing characters to memories like old friends
Characters are introduced to memories like old friends, implying a reflective and nostalgic process.
Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines
Frantic activity, like a cardiograph, scratches out lines, possibly representing the turmoil of confession.
A fever of confession a catalogue of crime in happy hour
Confessions and a catalog of crimes are detailed during the emotionally charged time of "happy hour."
Do you cry in happy hour, do you hide in happy hour
Questions are raised about emotional responses during happy hour, exploring the possibility of crying or hiding.
The pilgrimage to happy hour
The pilgrimage to happy hour signifies a journey seeking solace or escape during this designated time.
New shadows tugging at the corner of his eye
New shadows appear, metaphorically representing emerging troubles or concerns.
Jostling for attention as the sunlight flares
Shadows vie for attention as sunlight flares, portraying internal conflicts or distractions.
Through a curtains tear, shuffling its beams
Sunlight peers through a torn curtain, possibly symbolizing a glimpse of hope or anticipation for a new day.
As if in nervous anticipation of another day
The curtain's movement reflects nervous anticipation of what the forthcoming day may bring.
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