As I browse through the catalogue
of our enchanted moments,
I cast my mind back to that first kiss:
Bliss! So chaste and pure, yet shot through with
the promise of much more
So happy we have come this far:
have come to this.
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Written for dVerse
Tonight, Linda hosts quadrille, where we write 44-word poems to include a given prompt word. This time, the word is ‘browse.’
In other news…I received the paperback proof of Wounds I Healed today, and it is looking good. I’ve surprised even myself at putting this together in two weeks! I also hit 2000 followers on WordPress, and the timing couldn’t be better for reaching this milestone. A huge thank you to all of my followers and regular readers! Stay tuned for further news and exciting announcements, and don’t forget that Gabriela and I will be hosting a live Twitter space on Saturday at 9 am CT – 10 am ET (USA)/ 3 pm BST (UK). You can access this via the following link: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDxLLreevkxm – hope to see you there!

Lovely poetry, blissful, and wow! Look at that. Congratulations, Ingrid, on the followers and the wonderful book proof!
Thank you Jeff: nearly there now! 🤩
Stepping back and thrilling again to a first kiss is a joyful thing to do. Great news on the book, Ingrid. That’s a wonderful photo of you and the book <3
Thanks Lisa – it needs a few tweaks but we’re almost there 😊
You’re welcome, and yippee!!!
Fine work indeed, Ingrid & I’ll look forward to the anthology’s release.
Thank you Ron!
Lovely Ingrid. Big hugs, and congratulations again ❤️
Thank you Joni! 🤗❤️
You are so welcome. ❤️🤗🦋
Absolutely lovely Ingrid! And congrats on the book.
Thank you Linda – and thank you for hosting 😊
Happy to do so!
Great, well done on the anthology… the first kiss is so much more.
Thanks Björn!
Wonderful warm poetry, and congrats…hope to hear more about the book..
Thank you, Ain – I will be posting updates over the coming weeks…
great poem. congrats on the book
Thanks Rog!
Enjoyed the flash of a magical moment and the book looks great! 😍
Thank you Tricia – it’s getting there 💖
I enjoyed your catalouge browsing of a specific event. I took a similar approach, although nothing specific.
I look forward to reading yours soon, Ron, thank you!
The book looks amazing! I cannot wait for it to reach its final stages. Congratulations on the continuation of your writing journey; today’s poem was lovely! <3
Thank you, Jaya: there is still work to do, but it is almost ready!
So beautiful, rhythmic, mesmerizing, and riveting, Ingrid, I really love your poem. As well, that sounds so exciting, both the proof and the live Twitter space event. Congratulations!
Thank you kindly, Lucy!
A lovely poem and memory, Ingrid. Congratulations on the book!
The Twitter event sounds exciting, too. 😊
Lovely and tender piece Ingrid. Congrats on the anthology
Thank you Rob 🙏
Thanks Merril – it’s all happening at the moment 😅
You’re welcome! I’m so impressed!
Amazing poem, Ingrid. The book looks wonderful. So excited .💕
Thank you, Grace – exciting times! 💖
My pleasure. Absolutely.💕💕💕
Congratulations on your blogging and publishing accomplishments! Super work, Ingrid! 👏🏻 Lovely poem, too. 💞
Thank you kindly, Michele 💕
Nothing like the first kiss …. Lovely Ingrid. Congratulations on the book. Can’t wait to see it ☺️ England must be agreeing with you. You look great!
Thank you, Christine: I am so excited about the book 😊
Lovely poem and congrats on the book 🙂
Thank you kindly! 😊
Oh, Ingrid. it looks lovely. Well done, you!
Thanks K. – not quite finished, but almost!
Beautifully written Igrid. Your new book looks great! Nice shot!
Thanks Dwight!
You are welcome!
Wonderful poem Ingrid and wonderful news!
xoxo
Thanks Gabriela: we are getting there 🤩
Congratulations on Everything Ingrid! Yayyyy for 2,0000 followers a lovely poem and banging that book out which we are all soooo excited about!! 🌹👏👏👏
Thanks Cindy: I appreciate all of your support along the way 🤩🙏💖
Your happiness is contagious! (K)
I do hope so!
Such a wonderful poem and an amazing accomplishment with the anthology, Ingrid. It’s awesome. 💖
Thanks Lamittan: it certainly will be! 🌟
Indeed! You’re most welcome, my friend. 💕
Great work on the book! I really like all the “iss” rhymes in this one – like little sighs.
Thank you, Sarah – they seemed appropriate to the subject!
Not bad this Ingrid, not bad at all…
Thank you!
I can never say no to a shot or pinch of romance. 👌
Thanks Jude – glad you enjoyed!
A humongous CHEERS from this lady in Bend Oregon. Quadrille is most delightful, a book is huge!!!
Thank you Helen! 🙌
Ah, that first kiss… lovely! ❤️
You and the book look amazing! 😍
Congratulations on 2000.🥳
Thank you so much Punam 🥰
My pleasure. 🥰
Ingrid, I honestly can’t figure out how one woman can contain so much awesomeness, as you do…
Thanks for your kind words, David!
Ingrid, you look happy and healthy! The poem is lovely! Looking forward to the book! <3
Thank you Cheryl 🤩
Love this delightful brief love poem!
Congrats on such an accomplishment in only 2 weeks, impressive!
Thanks Kate 😅
Well done, Ingrid!
Leaps & Bounds/leapt & bound
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It’s always good to savor the path we have taken. Too often life pushes us forward too fast to remember what we treasure the most. Congratulations on the book, Ingrid!
Thanks Hedgewitch 😊
Gorgeous poetry Ingrid, and the book looks beautiful from the outside:):) I will try to go to the Twitter meeting on Saturday.:)
Thanks Karima – I’m excited for the launch!
I can’t wait to get my copy! Congratulations!
Thanks Barb – shouldn’t be too long now!
Thank you 🙏
How fantastically exciting. I remember holding my first proof of my collection, and there is nothing else like it. Enjoy every second of it. That is such a spectacular cover as well.
Wonderful quadrille, I really enjoyed the chaste beauty in it.
Thank you Carol!
I really enjoy your work and find inspiration in your writings!
Thank you so much!
First kisses are rather lovely aren’t they! Congratulations on all your hard work Ingrid that’s fantastic!
Thanks Vinny!
First kisses never leave you. Congrats on your book, Ingrid!
Thank you 🙏