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Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, the first part of his Divine Comedy, describes a journey through the nine circles of Hell—each representing a different sin and its corresponding punishment. 

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Dante’s 10th Circle - Attention Harvesting

These Masters at deception and false claims,
where veracity is not seen as virtue,
will lose their cool when challenged and shamed.
They can’t be accused of being true blue.

In the Pink Room – for good luck – on the Throne
where the gilded lily flakes, he resides
to read the daily headline news alone – 
now redacted to mere gibberish guides.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Daniels Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Sharp as Excalibur, Su. King Arthur didn’t lose his cool, but probably had many Pink Rooms too. We can never know who has a gilded poo loo, true as sago stew. Xxx.
Richards Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
lol ... Thanks for commenting, Ghairo
Hind Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hmmm, interesting thoughts, the picture is crazy, lol
Richards Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"throne" has more than one meaning and in this context the pun serves both purposes. ;)
Richards Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Lol ... Just be glad I didn't use the pic from my FB page.
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