Salty diamonds of her soul

Sending the biggest hug a broken poet can manage
Such a beautiful heartfelt write. Just so tender, caring and loving
Love and light. Ron xxx

Thank you so much for the hug and love Ron. I expect nothing less than a bear hug because you are so strong and such a wonderful soul.  You are the farthest thing from broken to me. xxx

Words can't describe the beauty and tribute this heartfelt poem offers to your mom. As a mon I'm sure she only sees you as her "little angel" still, regardless of age; that's what mothers do. You once again showed your creativity and heart in this A++++ poem. Thanks for being amazing. Hugs and peace, (OO)

Thank you so much for your kindness and hugs. It is such a difficult time right now. I almost did not allow comments on this one like my previous ones about my Mom because I thought it would be to difficult to respond but these hugs are actually helping me a little and I appreciate it so much. xxx

The topic is very compelling--a daughter longing to heal and restore her mother, to a state of purer joy, the daughter remembers.
Part of the poignancy is intrinsic:  a woman likely feels no greater joy than having and raising children--a deep fulfillment, yet also a spiritual progress, which transforms. And transformation involves loss. On some level. Always. Hence the poignancy for this reader. As children we bring our parents deep fulfillment, but also loss, pain. Even under the best circumstances.
When this poem gets to that paradox, and thus the poignancy--it's strongest.
Craft elements I like:  the irregular meter has some nice effects, including a rising / falling pattern, which occurs organically, to good effect.
The elements:  salt, flowers, stars...collagen.
The earnestness of the daughter's desire.
The images of the mother's blooms in the daughter falling to ground.
Enjoyed!

Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback Mark. It is difficult knowing that I will never be able to heal and restore her but I will do everything I can no matter what it takes or how hard it is. I hope I can give her every bit of joy possible. This is where responding in more detail and explaining things gets harder for me. Anyway, I really found your thoughts and analysis very interesting and I appreciate you taking the time so much. xxx

Nice poem about your mom.  Diamonds are a lady's best friend.  Keep on writing.

Thank you so much Francisco, Diamonds are forever - like a mother's love. xxx

It great the emotions that you have and openly share about your mom. A child should never think themselves the cause of a parent's suffering. Anything that they did for you was out of love, and in itself sometimes carry with it a little suffering. But this type suffering is supposed to be a joy to a parents heart. Tight work Lil X, welcome back Lady

I am glad you can feel the emotions; at least the love I_IS_ME. I know that without context the part about being a cause of the suffering is difficult to understand. It relates to her initial cancer diagnosis while she was pregnant with me and her choices at that time. I know what she did for me was out of love. Thank you for the welcome back. xxx

I had no idea you were going through this when I read your feedback on my poem Quicksand.
I'm so glad I started to follow you otherwise I would never have know.  Keep writing. In some unconscious level is is therapeutic. It doesn't feel like but it is your safe place to vent. About anything.

Thank you so much Adelphina, I do feel the therapeutic effect. This is an outlet for me during a very difficult time. Sometimes it doesn't feel that way and I found myself having to take a break and de-activate for a while but there are so many wonderful people here and I am really happy to meet you. :) Quicksand was very meaningful to me on multiple levels. I went through some things growing up which really connected with it; maybe someday I will get the courage to post writing about that time in my life. xxx

Dear K,

Oh. My. God. Not sure I can adequately comment on this write. The depth of emotion and selflessness is spectacular as to take my breath away. Your devotion and profound love in this poem is palpable. Beautiful piece. Absolutely beautiful. As per, I really dig the formatting. To be so creative I can only aspire. H🌷

My dearest Honoria, your comments are always so amazing and meaningful and it is my response which is inadequate because you frequently take my breath away. I love that you feel the depth of emotion and love. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful person. Your writing and creativity is incredible. Rest assured that everyone sees that. And I so appreciate your digging my impatient formatting always. :) xxx

I am happy you could feel the love that is infused within. And thank you, I appreciate the love you are sending so much. xxx 🇺🇸💛🇬🇧

Wow ... this is wonderful ... heartfelt ... authentic ... vulnerable ... moving ... well done Kristina ...

Thank you so much LDF, it is always so amazing to get a Wow from you; you are too kind. I really appreciate your wonderful thoughts so much, your words are always powerful. xxx

You've written of your Mom many times.
This to me is the most eloquent to date.
There's so much here to absorb but the LOVE is everywhere,
Prayers for both of you ....

Thank you so much Poetspeak, it has been a long, painful, and difficult journey dealing with her illness and relapses. I am happy you could feel the LOVE and find it to be the most eloquent. And I appreciate your prayers so much, I can use them. xxx

I really like how you titled your poem, it does the poem justice and your poem does not fall short.  It's a beautiful piece of emotion.

LJ

Hey LJ, it is always so wonderful to see you. :) Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad you could feel the emotion and so happy that it did not fall short. xxx

The anguish and love echo through this heartfelt poem...sadly beautiful, Kristina.

Cheers...Harry

Thank you so much for your thoughts Harry. There is a lot of anguish but there is so much love. I hope I can take as much of the pain away as possible and have the strength to continue doing so. xxx

Hey KX……this is beautiful…….tugging on my heart and soul…….you’ve done your Mom an honor to write about her…….I know has to smile reading your luv for her…….so moving…….simple gifts from the heart are the best……this ink is priceless…….purple luv & hugs xo :)

I find myself speechless to properly respond to your beautiful words Flowergirl. I am very happy that you could feel the emotion and love contained herein. It is such a difficult time and I try my best to honor her with these simple gifts; that perhaps can enrich her life a little among the suffering that we both feel. Your kind words are so touching and make me feel that I have expressed myself in a worthy way for her. I appreciate and need the purple luv and hugs so much... You are a beautiful soul and I am so happy you have graced my page with your gorgeous purple essence. xxx

Hey KX…….I’m honored by your comments back to me……you make me feel special…….thank you. I just posted an ink inspired by you……I can’t seem to attach a pic with it though……I’m not sure what’s wrong……..purple luv & hugs xo :)

that is so sweet and dear ♥

Thank you so much for your thoughts Hashman. It is difficult to fully express love in words sometimes; I am very happy you found it sweet and dear. xxx

Dearest, Kristina
At the conclusion of reading the last , deeply touching, stanza I had shed some "salty diamonds" for her and you as well. A truly beautiful tribute to how your mom was and a heartbreaking plea for thing to be the way they were. I don't recall time ever described as merciless but it is and I'm going to add that to my definition. I'm sure that you've  had to redefine many times how that beauty, warmth, radiance, and joy is now manifest in your mom because I know it's still there. You are a reflection, a monument, a testament to all of those qualities. May God bless you richly for all the care you so selflessly render to your mom and so many others and may you be blessed with good days ahead with her. Bravissima, my cherished friend💕🌹

You leave me speechless with your beautiful words GW. You have truly embodied so many of my feelings so well; you always seem to know what to say, it is a gift. It's true I have had to redefine how those things manifest but they are definitely still there. I will always cherish and nurture them with all my heart. And I so hope I can be a worthy reflection and testament to those qualities even amidst the pain and suffering. Thank you so much being there GW and offering your supportive words, blessing, and wishes. xxx

Thank you so much for your beautiful words, Danny. I will continue to water the flowers with love so they will bloom always with those stunning memories. I will grasp on them tightly and try to forget the other things.

This is beautiful Kristina. Your love for your mom shines through out the poem

Thank you so much for your kind words, Summerrain. I am so happy you found it beautiful and could feel the love shining throughout. xxx

You certainly bring out the deepest and most profound emotions in that relationship. I found this relatable, in the sense that I sometimes don't feel worthy of such love and patience (especially patience).

You've written something that's truly outstanding and beautiful here.
Thank you for sharing.

Hey Wally, it's so good to see you. I am glad you could feel the deep and profound feelings and emotion. Yes, sometimes I don't feel worthy but I do everything possible to try and show it. I am her primary caregiver and it's been really hard. I don't normally say it but she is terminally ill so I have had to prepare for things in the future. I am really happy you found it outstanding and beautiful. Trying to convey such feelings and emotion is not easy. Thank you so much for giving me your thoughts. xxx

This is wonderful tribute to your mom.  
Spoken from the pureness of innocence and purity
Much respect Kristina

Thanks Naajir, I really appreciate that. I am so happy you think it's a wonderful tribute. It's been a difficult time and even more so recently so I have really been struggling being the primary caregiver but I wouldn't give up the remaining time I have with her for anything. Thanks again for the beautiful comment.