Self Portrait Dedicated To Leon Trotsky Contest

SELF PORTRAIT DEDICATED TO LEON TROTSKY (by Frida Kahlo) Lover, If you dare the Truth find the Heart of Frida Whip the whiteness from the curtain on the left Out spill my genteel manners Generations bred-- My true self, Tears through the Silky Latin-shaded skin-- I, the restless lioness Mauling Devouring you With undiluted joy you, my unsuspecting lover bold power makes you savory I save your genitals 'til last— which your frantic friends will find gently hanging in a fragrant flowering tree-- Piquant dessert to be relished ere I sink into a gentle velvet sleep. If your courage rages seek my Soul Loosen the line of artistic perfection on the right Like a Hydra Blazing my Soul will come a-screaming with a shriek to free generations of long dead and servile sisters from their graves Together, we will Lick the poisons from your soul Force rancid politics to fly like bees into the eyes of your enemies Allowing you My Darling of Magnificence a single night of peaceful rest. Aug 12 2013

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 11/7/2013 10:43:00 PM

Very lovely message for a lover, wonderful poem, Victoria, congratulations on your win.

Victoria Anderson-Throop
Date: 11/19/2013 3:46:00 PM

Thanks Sheri--I enjoyed writing this one, too! The fun of the contests is writing about subjects never imagined.....

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/7/2013 7:57:00 PM

Fantastic, riveting piece. Congratulations on top spot.

Victoria Anderson-Throop
Date: 11/13/2013 4:58:00 PM

forgot to add, that with such a topic it is difficult to be dull!

Victoria Anderson-Throop
Date: 11/13/2013 4:56:00 PM

Thanks Richard. A compliment from you is always a delight! V

Skat A

Date: 11/7/2013 12:21:00 PM

Victoria, brilliant imagery... nice win * HUGS & LOVE <3 ~SKAT~

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 8/16/2013 7:05:00 PM

Oh I do like the "rancid politics...", nicely done. But how exactly does all that passion and fire lead to a peaceful rest?

Victoria Anderson-Throop
Date: 8/22/2013 5:39:00 AM

re: peaceful rest....that is the beauty of her art--it is full of contrast. If his political enemies vaporized, he would have a peaceful rest....and if her enemies would leave her alone, she too would have a peaceful rest.....