Comment from mountainwriter49

Excellent

Rhonda,

How terribly sad to have lost one of your grandchildren. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

But how wonderful for you to remember both of the children in this lovely poem. I'm not familiar with the form, so I'll just speak to the poem itself. It is lovely, filled with love, and delivers a tremendous emotive punch.

Thank you for sharing.
ray

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2017

Thank you, Ray, for your comments, and for going back to an older post.
The diamante is a poem that unites two different things by switching from one object to another in the middle. It was the only way I could think to unite the two children without diminishing either one.

Thank you for your kind review,
Rhonda

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

My prayers go out to your family. Your poem is a perfect dedication to both infants. I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the pain. God Bless.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017

Thank you for your sweet review, Barbara! I appreciate your comments and time,
Rhonda

Comment from nancyrabbrose

Excellent

You have written an exquisite diamante. I am so sorry for your loss, and that of your child's. Choosing a diamond is perfect for the two little souls, one that has passed away. Life can be so sad, yet so happy. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017

Thank you, Nancy, for the wonderful and helpful review. I'm glad you saw the significance in the diamond for the children. Thank you for you kind comments,
Rhonda

Comment from MLEaton

Exceptional

A beautiful, and very touching, intricately woven diamante that moved me to tears. The form is perfect as the surviving baby grows, and the other fades into a single word.
Before I read your notes, I felt the connection between the two parts.
Gorgeous, moving work.
Thank you.
Marion :)

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017

Wow, Marion, thank you for the poetic response. I am so glad the poem was able to stand for itself, and that the message transmitted. As I said in the notes, I struggled with writing for either child, but couldn't leave out one for the other. You described it perfectly!

Thank you for the six star gift, especially so late in the week.

Take care,
Rhonda

Comment from wondertwin

Exceptional

Wow, wonderful job expressing the love and the joy and the sadness and pain and grief that bind around your heart together. I don't even know what to say, except you did it beautifully... AmyJo

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017

Thank you, AmyJo. It was difficult until it just flowed out of me. I had to find the right form, one to unite the children without diminishing either one. I so appreciate the six star gift to the children!

Take care, my friend,
Rhonda

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

Rhonda - such painful words to write, my friend.
two little angels - one here on earth and the other
watching from above, never to be forgotten -

I lost my 2nd child - aborted at just under 6 mths - a terrible time, but
one heals albeit slowly.

Margaret

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

I'm sorry to hear that about your experience, and that was about how old Bella was. Tressa (the mom) and Joseph (my son) had gone to the hospital when she was having pains. They checked her out, and said the baby was alive and doing well, but that they weren't going to help her because it wouldn't live if it was born. So they went home, and the baby was born at home. Problem for the hospital was that she was born alive. Joseph had to tie off her cord. They held her close to keep her warm as she struggled to live. She was still alive when the ambulance got there, and died at the hospital.

Because of her early birth, some of my family members dismissed it as a miscarriage. They weren't there, they didn't see her, and they weren't with my son and I when we dealt with her at the funeral home. I considered her a baby because she was alive and breathed. She moved, squirmed and fought to live. It is my belief that they could have helped Teresa when she came in and kept the baby from being born. But, it didn't happen, and you can't bring back the dead by hoping someone had done something differently.

Your own experience was sad. A baby at that age is a baby, not a misfortune that no one should talk about. I am sorry for your loss!

Thanks for the review, and for "listening" to me rant.

Take care,
Rhonda

reply by Margaret Snowdon on 14-Apr-2017

No matter what their age, it's a terrible loss and never forgotten. I went on to have two more boys - giving me three to cherish - so am blessed. M

Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

A beautiful and devastatingly sad poem, so bittersweet, but so well written. I think you are very brave to write and count your blessings as you are doing you still have one very beautiful child and a beautiful angel in heaven love Meia x

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

Thank you, Meia! You have completely summed up the purpose of this poem. A uniting of both in a delicate way. It was meant to honor both. Take care, and have a wonderful weekend,
Rhonda

Comment from jusylee72

Excellent

Beautiful. I love the pictures and know exactly how wonderful it is to cherish these children. I get to go meet my grand daughter next week. It will be so much fun. Judy

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

Oh, have fun. Grand-babies are so exciting. How old is she?

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

Well done, Rhonda. I commend you on this lovely poem dedicated to your little grandchildren. Simon Karl is a beautiful baby. I thought your carefully chosen words were just right. dedicated to them both. Bella Jade is a delightful name. I wish you all the best and think of the parents and you right now who are all grieving so much, hugs, Giddy

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

Thank you, Giddy. You are so sweet, and your review is wonderful. Simon is quite an active little boy. You can tell he wants to get up and run around, and he's only two months.

Thank your for your kind remarks about Bella as well. She was loved her whole life, and not many people can claim that.

Take care,
Rhonda

Comment from royowen

Excellent

One of these days we'll understand what is God's plan, it just goes to show how little we know Rhomda. Though terribly sad, I do believe God has a much greater reason than we can imagine or know,well done, this must have been devasting for you, as well as her parents! It's all the more reason to pray God's hand be on little Simon's life. Well done, my blessing and best wishes you and yours have a happy Easter, dear Rhonda, Roy and Elaine,

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

Thank you Roy and Elaine! Happy Easter to you both, and from me and Wayne!!

Thank you for your comments on the baby. I've come to terms with it, and I know to trust God's will. And now my sister is about the become a grandma again. Her daughter is due to have a boy any day now. Simon will have a cousin buddy anyway.

Thanks for your wonderful review,
Rhonda