“she loves me (flower sounds)” by Fredda S. Pearlson
“they sent me flowers
the summer you died
as if more death was a consolation—”
View Recording of CALYX Live – Spring Reading from Volume 35:1 Poetry & Prose
Our very first CALYX Live reading brought the powerful voices of women writers off the page and into the Zoom room—and we’re still glowing. To everyone who joined us: thank you. Your presence, your listening, your applause—it meant everything. To our readers: your words lit the room with courage, truth, and artistry. You reminded us