A Poetic Life
Holly’s diverse life forms context, and a gift for reflective narrative informs the natural cadence found in her poetry. An English major with minors in creative writing and journalism form her foundation.
Born of Irish, English, Palestinian Jewish DNA, her embrace for the principles of Buddhism, Ageless Wisdom and Native American spirituality are ever present themes.
A lifetime of inspiration informs Holly’s literary influence delivered in verse. Blended with honesty, provocative power lies at the core of her interpretive.
Perhaps most poignant, her poetry presents the feminine impact on social justice and human rights, invoking personal and social transformation.
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I'm Holly
Holly Parsons An English major, with minors in creative writing and journalism forms her foundation; a diverse life forms context and a gift for reflective narrative informs the natural cadence found in her poetry. Born of Irish, English, Palestinian and Ashkenazi Jewish DNA , Parsons embrace of Buddhism, Ageless Wisdom, Native American spirituality, Asian influences are ever present themes.
Professionally, for 5 years Holly acted as sub-editor and feature writer for the Fiji Sun. As Editorial Assistant at the University of the South Pacific she designed and edited the quarterly “Journal.” Additional roles include inaugural editor of Prime Times Magazine, founding publisher and managing editor of Idyllwild Life Magazine, and contributor to the Idyllwild Town Crier 2018- 2025.
Two of her poems are published in the Arizona Centennial Anthology 2012 “One Hundred Years, One Hundred Poets,” the “Blue Guitar” Arizona Consortium for the Arts, and in “Asia Today.” As Poet Laureate of “Peace Place” her poetry added dimension to community events here and at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix for many years.
Holly has been honored by Irish President Michael Higgins for her poem “Deirdre O’Connell,” read in memory of legendary acting teacher, artistic director and founder of Dublin’s Focus Theatre at her life tribute in the International Film Institute.
HOLD THE PASSION – A Tribute to Deirdre O’Connell https://gaietyschoolofacting.wordpress.com/tag/hold-the-passion/
She is a member of Poets.org and Idyllwild’s infamous Evolutionary Poets and finds inspiration in the majestic mountains of Idyllwild and Ojai, CA.
Her poetry is published in the Arizona Centennial Anthology 2012 “One Hundred Years, One Hundred Poets”; the “Blue Guitar” Arizona Consortium for the Arts, “Asia Today” and she was Poet Laureate of “peacePlace” Arts Care.org. She has been honored by Irish President Michael Higgins for her poem “Deirdre O’Connell,” honoring the life of the legendary method acting teacher, artistic director and founder of Dublin’s Focus Theatre. First read in tribute at the International Film Institute in Dublin, and hung at the Focus Theatre. She member of Poet.org and Idyllwild’s notorious Evolutionary Poets, and makes her home in the majestic mountains of Idyllwild, CA.
Authors Note
Portrait by Cerj LaJonde
Writing purifies and unifies my field. Truth clarifies, drops into mind, punctuates verse, and is wrapped in living forms that animate my world. Deeply revealed by inspiring muses I write for us all.
Everything everlasting exhibits poetic elements. Observations of human discord strike chords of intolerance – then nature in all her etheric glory purifies the cycle, elevates the circle and persuades us to redefine beauty as being as necessary as each breath.
Life calls out for our awakening to love…generously. Every well-balanced act culminates at a higher octave. Every declination of grace renders an obstruction. Throughout history both humanity and nature register the rub. Therefore, growth it would appear…is our only hope.
