Daily Archives: October 8, 2017

Dante’s Inferno, Canto 3 — CHARON THE FERRYMAN

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Engraver: Gustave Doré *** Charon, ferryman, Doesn’t want to take Dante Across the river *** NOTE: This is one place where Dante needs Virgil as a guide. Charon has had trouble with living souls before; for example, Hercules came and … Continue reading →

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So easy — Haiku out of africa

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

it’s simple to dream ~ there beyond the horizon ~ of the deep blue sea © Lize Bard @ https://wandererhaiku.wordpress.com/ via So easy — Haiku out of africa

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I Might

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Originally posted on HappymessHappiness:
I am not afraid because it’s too high. But I might jump and that’s why.

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The Illusion of Separateness — It Just Popped Into My Head

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

When you get smug about the people who live in cardboard houses or push shopping carts far away from the store. when you avert your eyes from parents and their children selling gum, bracelets, whatever they can to make a … Continue reading →

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Dante’s Inferno, Canto 3: The Gate of Hell

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

ENGRAVING BY GUSTAVE DORÉ *** “Abandon all hope” Entrance sign to Inferno These words are not cruel *** NOTE: God wrote these words. The sinners get exactly what they deserve; they do not deserve hope. *** https://davidbruceblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/dantes-inferno-canto-3/

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Dante’s Inferno, Canto 2: Beatrice and Virgil

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

ENGRAVING by GUSTAVE DORÉ *** No fear of Limbo Beatrice knows Paradise Fears no Inferno *** NOTE: Beatrice asks Virgil to be Dante’s guide through the Inferno and Purgatory. Virgil accepts the responsibility. *** https://davidbruceblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/dantes-inferno-canto-2/   *** DANTE PDFs and … Continue reading →

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davidbrucehaiku: watermelon seeds

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/speaker-belly-pregnant-woman-mom-2827284/ *** WATERMELON SEEDS *** No warning label! Don’t eat watermelon seeds! Now I know — too late!

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davidbrucehaiku: ugly location

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/graffiti-woman-london-urban-2828421/ *** UGLY LOCATION *** Ugly location An artist comes and creates Pretty graffiti

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davidbrucehaiku: carnival

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/carnival-festival-holiday-event-2829285/ *** CARNIVAL *** Many oddities A time not to be normal See and celebrate

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davidbrucehaiku: dawn

Posted on October 8, 2017 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/sunset-red-sky-fiery-orange-214576/ *** DAWN *** I got up at dawn To see the sunrise. Yay, me! I picked the right time

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