Bougainvillea

Every time I return to California, I fall in love with this plant all over again. The way sunlight filters through the petals is exquisite ... then they flutter and shimmer in the breeze. I was surprised to see the blooms in November. I didn't remember the flowers lasting all year.

Then there are the details. Though we have some really gorgeous flowers here in the warmer months, there's nothing quite like a bougainvillea in north Idaho.

It's like a prayer.
Amen.