It had been a day of strife:
wife against husband
husband against wife
then
as if out of nowhere
peace descended
but it wasn’t out of nowhere
for the wife had said a prayer
and the rising wind seemed to whisper
‘You are not alone
(for I am)
hope
is everywhere.’
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A reminder never to give up hope!
I’ve a lot going on personally at the moment, so I’m not as up-to-date with reading/commenting/posting as usual. I’ll be on and off for the next week or so, then I hope to get back to my usual schedule.
Wishing you a peaceful and hopeful weekend,
Ingrid

Many thanks to James for his recent review of the book:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read in these times
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021:
Each poem is beautifully presented, with sketched, classy art staggered throughout the pages. I’m so impressed with the quality of writing and the passion each poet has poured into this anthology. A truly talented group of writers who spread their light with each word.
Beautifully said, Ingrid! <3 <3
Thanks Lucy ❤️🙏
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Peace and hope found. 💖 Take care, Ingrid.
Thank you Michele 🙏❤️
This is beautiful, Ingrid. Take care and stay calm. ❤️
Thank you Punam 🙏❤️
You are welcome. 🙏🏼
Very hopeful and beautifully written. I hope you are doing fine, Ingrid!
Thank you Roser – I’m surviving 🙏
Lovely poem, Ingrid! Stay strong and be true to yourself.
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This is so beautiful😍
Thank you Ishita for your kind words 🙏
Most welcome❤
and the rising wind seemed to whisper
‘You are not alone
(for I am)
hope
is everywhere.’
Beautiful Ingrid. I hope everything is well. Take good care of yourself.
xoxo
Thank you Gabriela, I am resting this weekend. I hope you have a great weekend yourself 😊❤️
That’s great. You deserve the rest. Sending love.
That’s a beautiful reminder that all is well and life gives strife so we can pause.
Enjoy your weekend Ingrid!💖💖💖
Thanks Cindy, you too 💕
💖 thanks so much, i so relate to your poem.. xo 🤣
Lovely poem Ingrid.
Hugs!
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“Hope is everywhere” – and do we ever need it. Beautiful, Ingrid.
Thank you Sherry!
I hope life becomes as peaceful as the descent described in your poem, Ingrid! Love that you have put down poetically your immediate feelings. <3
Thank you Jaya 🙏 wishing you peace also!
Wish you hope and strength, Ingrid!
<3
David
❤️ David ❤️
We are never truly alone, hope abounds! Take care of yourself you are a little bit of an overachiever, I feel! 💕
That is an astute observation, Tricia! I’ve been trying to rest a bit 😅🙏
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I like the way the poem suddenly clears up, like the anger. (K)
It’s funny how that happens sometimes…