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Groceries

A man heads home from the grocery,
both arms sack-full.  

 He is clearly weary in his body. 
One leg is lame,

 but his face is eagerly expectant;
more pride than pain.

 A job has made all the difference.
They will eat again.

Politics and SocietySuzi PeelNovember 15, 2015
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