Daily Archives: October 20, 2017

Dante Inferno, Canto 8: PHLEGYAS

Posted on October 20, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Canto 8: PHLEGYAS Engraver: Gustave Doré *** PHLEGYAS *** Phlegyas’ anger Apollo raped his daughter So he burned temple *** Gods are dangerous Apollo killed Phlegyas Phlegyas in Hell *** Phlegyas works now Ferries souls across the Styx To lower … Continue reading →

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Dante’s Inferno, Canto 7: PLUTUS/PLUTO

Posted on October 20, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Engraver: Auguste Doré *** PLUTO/PLUTUS *** Plutus: god of wealth Gold, silver, diamonds, rubies Underground riches *** NOTE: Pluto and Plutus are sometimes thought to be the same god. Auguste Doré called the figure Pluto. Plutus is the god of … Continue reading →

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David Bruce: William Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra”: A Retelling in Prose — Act 2, Scenes 3-4

Posted on October 20, 2017 by davidbruceblog

— 2.3 — Standing in a room in Octavius Caesar’s house were Mark Antony and Octavius Caesar; Octavia was standing in between them. Some attendants were also present. Mark Antony said to Octavia, “The world and my great position will … Continue reading →

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davidbrucehaiku: illegal drugs

Posted on October 20, 2017 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/spice-rack-cooking-spices-1650029/ *** ILLEGAL DRUGS *** Much too expensive Don’t waste your money on drugs Smoke oregano

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We All Are Leaves

Posted on October 20, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Originally posted on The Abundant Heart:
? We all are leaves. We bud, shiny and green, wrinkly and curled up. We stretch out and face the sun for a day or so. We tremble in the wind. We hang our…

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Happy Birthday To The Militant Negro! 🎉🎊🎂

Posted on October 20, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Happy belated birthday. Source: Happy Birthday To The Militant Negro! 🎉🎊🎂

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HAIKU: PEACE IN YOUR HEART

Posted on October 20, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Originally posted on The Reluctant Poet:
By Charles Robert Lindholm  If you keep trying you will find your forgiveness and peace in your heart   Copyright © 2017 Charles Robert Lindholm – All Rights Reserved Inspired by “THURSDAY HAIKU” on…

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