I knew my mistakes when they were emblazoned
across my chest, a red poker hot dress
you bought for me when I forgot your tea
or to arrange the flowers perfectly.
I knew my mistakes when both hello
and goodbye were pursed lips,
a cold shoulder in the sheets,
a clarion call of silence.
I knew my mistakes when you shared them
with our friends, your mother and mine,
a verbatim list of why you didn’t have the time
to raise me an angel following in your wake.
I knew my mistakes when pity
felt more like love than kissing you
goodnight, lying in wait for you to finish
me – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I knew my mistakes when I said I was leaving
and opened the door for you,
letting the useless escape from my bones
to join you with your suitcase down the road.
(Photo: Vivian Maier)
Inspired by the incredible Kindra M. Austin’s ‘I Knew My Worth‘ and Aurora Phoenix’s ‘I Knew My Place‘.
Kristiana Reed day dreams, people watches in coffee shops, teaches English and writes. She is a curator on Blood into Ink, a collective member of The Whisper and the Roar & Sudden Denouement, and blogs at My Screaming Twenties. She is 24 and is enjoying the journey which is finding her voice.
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Rock on Kristiana!
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Thank you Aurora 💛 for the inspiration and the encouragement!
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Thank you ☺️
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It is an awesome companion to the other two pieces.
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💛 you’re too kind, thank you.
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And the Awesome continues….. 💛💛💛 brilliant.
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Oh thank you very much Eric! 💛
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This is outstanding, Kristiana! ❤
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Thank you so much Kindra! Would not have happened without you 💛
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You’re most welcome, my friend! 🙂
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Wow the more I’m reading the pieces in continuation, the more I’m in awe. Brilliant.
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Oh thank you so much Megha 💛
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You are a blessing, your writing a gift.
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Oh Henna! This really touched me. I can’t fathom someone thinking that about me or my writing so thank you very much. 💛💛💛
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Shame you don’t see your own talent :3 I’ll keep reminding you >:3
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Thank you so much 💛
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I knew my mistakes when you shared them with your friends: Oh, what memories this brings back to me!
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I’m both pleased it touched you but also sad you can relate to it 💛
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Nothing to be sad about, dear Kristiana. I don’t know many women who wouldn’t relate to it. It’s another lesson learned.
Keep on being the woman you are, and the poet you are!
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You’re wonderful 💛 you too and thank you!
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Thank you for thinking so! Have a great day!
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