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Twice Winner of the Breadline Milk Lottery
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"The most interesting people are all out there"


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Twice Winner of the Breadline Milk Lottery

I have been to the breadline and I have returned
I was patient and polite while waiting but stood
Secretly hoping to win the milk lottery

Like I did last week with a purple stick of wood
Which this week was orange and yet I won again

One thing about the milk lottery I have learned
Is those who win it are the patient ones like me
Those in whom civility somehow survives pain

I saw a lot of friends in the breadline today
The most interesting people are all out there
And the few who will talk have the best things to say

The ones who are worst off are the ones who most care
For those with lighter loads on better roads than they

All of us who stand in the breadline learn to share
As suffering transfigures us and breaks the day
Just as hopeful in the breadline as anywhere

+Steven Curtis Lance



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 Reviews of "Twice Winner of the Breadline Milk Lottery"
Reviewed on January 26, 2008
Steven,

The milk of compassion in powerful lines: you said it best with,

"...the ones who are worst off are the ones who most care...." You've got that right.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on January 26, 2008
...within your lines...stand...much truth.
well done..,
John

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on January 26, 2008
Steven, a deep and profound write, sadly there is way too much truth in your words.

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed by Charles Keller
Reviewed on January 26, 2008
Sadly, breadlines may soon be a reality again because of the actions of our current administration. This is a poignant and powerful work. Thank you for posting it.


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