Petals & Poetry: A Springtime Poetry Reading

Shake off Winter and settle into Spring with an evening of poetry, petals, and fresh possibilities. Join Sonya Matejko, local author of , at House of Petals Flower Co—a dreamy floral haven and boutique in Safety Harbor—for an intimate evening of poetry, connection, and celebration. Hear poetry, handpick blooms, and step into the season with a fresh perspective.

🍷 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Arrive & Unwind
Settle in with a glass of wine (or water), get your book signed, connect with fellow poetry lovers, and step into the softness of spring.

📖 6:00 - 6:30 PM | Live Poetry Reading & Q&A
Hear from Sonya Matejko, author of Everlasting Spring, who will share selections about growth, resilience, and stepping into what’s next from her debut book. Afterward, we’ll open the floor for a conversation—bring your questions and your reflections.

💐 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Bloom & Create

Design your own bouquet as a reminder to keep blooming. When purchasing a ticket, you can either put the money toward your bouquet or toward a donation to Random Acts of Flowers, a nonprofit that improves the emotional health and well-being of individuals in healthcare facilities by delivering recycled flowers.

📝 Optional: Write & Reflect

Take a moment to put your thoughts on paper. A guided writing activation will be available for those who want to reflect and welcome the new season with intention.

🌷 Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

About Everlasting Spring

Everlasting Spring: 101 Poems for Every Season of Life is a collection of poetry by author and poet, Sonya Matejko of @aforceofnurture, that gives voice to whatever you’re feeling—no matter what season of life you’re in.

Curated into four sections, Everlasting Spring explores themes like chasing your desires, accepting change, triumphing over life’s challenges, and stepping into an era of growth. From empowering you to daydream louder to encouraging you to go easy on yourself, Everlasting Spring acknowledges the different seasons of life and that we all move through them at a different pace—sometimes, out of order.
Between these pages, you’ll find a gentle push when you need it most and a gentle embrace when you need that more. You’ll also find a selection of seasonal prompts designed to help you translate what’s in your heart and make sense of what’s on your mind.

Until, eventually, you find your way to Spring. You find your way to you.

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