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These poems have been conposed in response to the powerful art of Frida Kahlo.
Originally in a chapbook, published by Imp Press, 2004,
I always felt frustrated because of the prohibitive
cost of including colour prints.
Her art speaks to me both as a poet and as one
living with the most faithful of companions - Pain.
As Kahlo demonstrates so vividly, Pain keeps us
on the razor's edge between desperation and inspiration.

- hortensia anderson