You told me it wouldn’t last
unless we left everything in the past,
unless we took off to some land
unknown, you and I, hand in hand.
You took me to a café
to watch the Día de los Muertos parade,
to watch you grimace while I lied
wearing a rigor mortis smile.
You haunted me in my sleep,
left me memories I’d have to keep,
in each, I was guilty
unable to swear fealty.
You visited me in bed
with messages from the dead,
a corporeal couple of what used to be,
threatening to take all of what’s left of me.
Kristiana Reed juggles writing and teaching English; in both vocations she endeavours to remind people of their self worth and how dazzlingly beautiful the world can be.
You can read more of Kristiana’s writing at My Screaming Twenties
Kristiana– I am so happy you write with us!
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It is an absolute honour to be a part of such a wonderful collective ❤️ my pleasure!
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