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    Tag: Kristiana Reed

    Are You Fucking New Here?- A Weyward Sisters Collaboration

    Originally published on Sudden Denouement You dropped by today dissected my verse thoughtfully pointed out all the ways I could smooth out my edges improve flow to… Read more “Are You Fucking New Here?- A Weyward Sisters Collaboration”

    September 5, 2019 by braveandrecklessblog

    How to be a woman – Kristiana Reed

    smile pray for king and country legs spread wide cook, clean track your cycle against the moon ready for baby no.2 get on your knees and seek… Read more “How to be a woman – Kristiana Reed”

    August 26, 2019 by braveandrecklessblog

    Girlhood – Kristiana Reed

    she’s the tough girl. soft girl. doesn’t get involved girl. the too much girl. yet never enough girl. smile girl. what are you laughing at girl? cry… Read more “Girlhood – Kristiana Reed”

    May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 by Kristiana

    Pretty Skinny – Kristiana Reed

    We say skinny like it’s a swear word. We blame skinny girls, ask who ate the skinny girl and can’t bear the skinny girl who says anything… Read more “Pretty Skinny – Kristiana Reed”

    December 17, 2018December 16, 2018 by Kristiana

    Confessions – Kristiana Reed

    I talk to myself, no more, no less, than anybody else I’m sure.   I apply makeup in the morning for the people in my imagination. In… Read more “Confessions – Kristiana Reed”

    November 16, 2018November 17, 2018 by Kristiana

    Running Home – Kristiana Reed

    I’m walking home holding my house key pointing down, between two fingers. A weapon   because the sun has set the street lamps are on and I’m… Read more “Running Home – Kristiana Reed”

    October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 by Kristiana

    Review of For You, Rowena (Kindra M. Austin) – Kristiana Reed

    Austin made a gorgeous debut with Magpie in August so when asked to read and review For You, Rowena I was filled with excitement and trepidation. I… Read more “Review of For You, Rowena (Kindra M. Austin) – Kristiana Reed”

    August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Kristiana

    Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest First Place: Kristiana Reed/Window and Walls

    The rubble lies before her, prostrate and submissive, chalky remains of her defences, soft rock and twenty-year old bricks. This was her fortress, her safe place and… Read more “Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest First Place: Kristiana Reed/Window and Walls”

    January 12, 2018January 1, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest First Place: Kristiana Reed/To Blaze

    These women didn’t rescue voices to watch you bow out of this life and the next, the weight of shame and scandal sinking you to their knees… Read more “Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest First Place: Kristiana Reed/To Blaze”

    January 11, 2018January 1, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog

    Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest First Place: Kristiana Reed/Learning to Braid

    Years of painstaking practice had taught her fingers to interweave three strands of hair, into one cohesive thread. Just like how she’d penciled birthdays into her mind.… Read more “Blood Into Ink #MeToo Writing Contest First Place: Kristiana Reed/Learning to Braid”

    January 10, 2018January 1, 2018 by braveandrecklessblog
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