Divine Inspiration



Dante Alighieri - 22 Novembre 2011

Each morning, I swing by Piazza Santa Croce – the square in front of the Basilica di Santa Croce (which is one block from school) and I have a few words with Dante Alighieri. The statue of Dante is probably 20 feet tall, and he’s very stern and earnest looking. Dante is one of the fathers of the early Renaissance so I think it’s only appropriate that I seek guidance from him. Learning a second language is very challenging for me, and each morning I ask Dante for some help – for some Divine Inspiration – to make my chosen second language feel a little easier and to make it come to me a little bit more naturally. Dante hasn’t delivered yet, but it’s only been 7 days. Best of all, I’m enjoying his company even if it’s only for a moment or two.


Santa Croce at Night, 22 Novembre 2011 - Dante's on the left.