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Frida Kahlo

…painted myself long neck’d giraffe long arms of healing short sleeves painted myself …painted myself …painted myself as only i conceived nailed to a cross beneath my ghostly gown painted myself …painted myself …painted myself a fruity garden on my head concealing chief thorns painted myself …painted myself 7/23/2021

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Barbara Peckham

Date: 7/26/2021 8:03:00 PM

This is a very clever poem, and the form enhances it. Very nice.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/27/2021 5:00:00 AM

Thank you, Barbara!

Brian Sambourne

Date: 7/26/2021 3:22:00 PM

Exceptionally well written, Kim! Freda Kahlo did paint herself often while recovering from that horrible bus accident that inflicted so much pain + long term suffering. Enjoyed this poem immensely! Cheers Brian

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/27/2021 5:01:00 AM

Thank you so much! So much suffering in her body. Have a great day, Brian!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/24/2021 9:19:00 PM

One word: AWESOME. Bravo, Kim! A magnum opus really, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/25/2021 4:06:00 AM

Thanks so much! <3

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/23/2021 6:29:00 AM

You seem to take interest in everything, even painting. Hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2021 10:58:00 AM

I do! Thanks, Victor!