Love Grounds and Coffee Poems

aWho started this writing thing?a I asked Todd. aI dunno, a he replied. aWell, I mean, did you email me a poem first, or did I?a aHave no idea, a he continued. Some helpa I jot a few more words. He looks over my shoulder. aWell, a he says, ayou could say that this is a collection of poems that were written in a ahe said, she saida format.a We found each other in an online dating site and after a brief introductory email asking, aWhen are we going to meet and have coffee?a we met. It was September 7, 2001. Soon, we discovered that we were writing poems spontaneously about many of the same events in (what we thought) was a very bright, refreshing style. We were having such a great time writing that they just kept on appearing. This first book has been a pleasure to compile. Chronicling our first yearafrom meeting in a well-known coffeehouse chain to our simple wedding held in Toddas art studio, it is a fresh, crisp look at love poems. Our friends and family encouraged us to publish this special collection and here it is. Besides, I just love happy endings. Todd grins and says, aOf course you do.a