“My mother hangs up
in the midst of conversation
without saying good-bye.
Her father fled Germany
to secure family passage
eventually. “
Enjoy this audio recording of “She Can’t Help It” by Maureen Sherbondy from Vol. 34:2 of CALYX Journal! Buy your copy here!
Maureen Sherbondy’s most recent book is Lines in Opposition. Her work has been published in Harpur Palate, Litro, Feminist Studies, and other journals. She lives in Durham, NC. www.maureensherbondy.com.