Losing a Son? by Elece Hollis'"Lose" and "loose" are not the same word. I read a discussion on the internet last week among teachers and librarians decrying the misuse of some English words. One lady's quote struck me.The one above about "lose" and "loose." The two words have an entirely different meaning, or do they? When I... Continue Reading →

BougainvilleaYour name intrigues as much as yourBracts of purple BougainvilleaBouquet from a country estate?A Villa?Norwegians call you "trillingblomst."Can it mean "thrilling bloom?"Africans call you "Papierblom"Blooms of paper?BougainvilleaYour flowers are tiny bottles With white fluted edges.Your stems stiffYour leaves a lively greenOn vines that run and climb Like busy children.Bougainvillea

A walk on a rainy day in my overgrown gardenI find a busy street in JapanFilled withBright-colored parasolsOpen and raised toward the sky,Protecting the ladies' high-combed hair,Powdered perfect skinEmerald green kimonosFrom sun and wind.Zinnias-A song of color and shapes.