The Pearl Divers
Pearl diving in 188730 total reviews
Comment from Walu Feral
Well done Aussie. I like your style in this beautifully written piece. I spent half of my life in the Pilbara and know the west coast wel. Cheers and Peace, Fez.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Well done Aussie. I like your style in this beautifully written piece. I spent half of my life in the Pilbara and know the west coast wel. Cheers and Peace, Fez.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Hi Fez, Thanks so much for reading, you would know about the pearling days of Broome. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, K.
Comment from katz meow
What a beautiful write. And knowing the history behind this tale made it all the more wonderful. Great rhyme and a smooth flow. Love the alliteration: "Silica sands-sapphire seas", "divers dread". This poem has vivid imagery, too. I really liked this one...Katz
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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What a beautiful write. And knowing the history behind this tale made it all the more wonderful. Great rhyme and a smooth flow. Love the alliteration: "Silica sands-sapphire seas", "divers dread". This poem has vivid imagery, too. I really liked this one...Katz
Comment Written 22-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Hello katz, So happy that you liked the story/poem of our pearl divers. What a price to pay for jewels of the sea. Bless you...purrr. Kay.
Comment from adewpearl
excellent use of alternate-line rhyming
really good alliteration throughout
vivid detail with strong sensory appeal
You convey well the intense emotion of danger and anxiety among divers
I'm wincing at the thought of sliced air hoses
I just read your author's notes - that is a lot of lost lives!
Brooke
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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excellent use of alternate-line rhyming
really good alliteration throughout
vivid detail with strong sensory appeal
You convey well the intense emotion of danger and anxiety among divers
I'm wincing at the thought of sliced air hoses
I just read your author's notes - that is a lot of lost lives!
Brooke
Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Hello Grandma, Thanks so much for reading; had a hell of a time pulling it together (still not happy with it) I do like to write about our history for the benefit of my overseas friends. Reviews are coming in like you would'nt believe. Queen Victoria wore a black drop pearl around her chubby neck, bouncing on her ample bosom - Australia has the best pearls in the world. Love, K.
Comment from Carole Rosa
Kace, this is not only a lovely poem with beautiful photo art, but it's educational too. I never knew anything about old pearl divers. But come to think about it, I have seen those brass helmets in museums. Great poem and author notes. Carole
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Kace, this is not only a lovely poem with beautiful photo art, but it's educational too. I never knew anything about old pearl divers. But come to think about it, I have seen those brass helmets in museums. Great poem and author notes. Carole
Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Hello Carole, Thanks so much for reading and glad you enjoyed part of our history. Blessings, K.
Comment from yonashalom
Wow, I always learn something new about where you live when I read your poetry. Interesting story how people risked their lives for a treasure. The way you present your poem creates suspense. Very good job with this. I can feel the weight in the boots and sense the loss of consciousness. Great appeal to the senses. :) ~Yona
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Wow, I always learn something new about where you live when I read your poetry. Interesting story how people risked their lives for a treasure. The way you present your poem creates suspense. Very good job with this. I can feel the weight in the boots and sense the loss of consciousness. Great appeal to the senses. :) ~Yona
Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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G'day Yona, Thanks so much for reading; our history is interesting and I am pleased you enjoyed. Shalom, Kay.
Comment from Taffspride
So much imagery in this well written verse. You also give us a wonderful history lesson in this lovely poem. I can picture those divers of old, risking life and limb to collect these priceless gems.
Good rhyming scheme and alliteration.
Thanks for sharing
Iechyd da
Ann
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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So much imagery in this well written verse. You also give us a wonderful history lesson in this lovely poem. I can picture those divers of old, risking life and limb to collect these priceless gems.
Good rhyming scheme and alliteration.
Thanks for sharing
Iechyd da
Ann
Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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G'day Annie, Bless you for reading, glad you enjoyed our history through my writing. Avagoodweekend mate! Kay.
Comment from mumsyone
Isn't it amazing what people will do for the sake of money? or even the thoughts of it? Good poem, Kay. By the way, I've been going through my diaries, and my husband and I went through Mackay two different times, on our way from Melbourne to Cairns and back.
Hugs,
Lois
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Isn't it amazing what people will do for the sake of money? or even the thoughts of it? Good poem, Kay. By the way, I've been going through my diaries, and my husband and I went through Mackay two different times, on our way from Melbourne to Cairns and back.
Hugs,
Lois
Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Hello Lois, Thanks so much for reading, glad you enjoyed our history. Bless you, Kay.
Comment from Cindy Warren
I've never really thought of it before, but I'm sure pearl diving in those days was really dangerous. I can only imagine that manual pump. Love the picture.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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I've never really thought of it before, but I'm sure pearl diving in those days was really dangerous. I can only imagine that manual pump. Love the picture.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Thanks for reading Cindy, glad you enjoyed our history. Blessings, K.
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Hi Aussie, I enjoyed reading this one and your author notes as well. A great job overall and a great submission.
Thanks for sharing it and good luck in the contest.
Maureen
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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Hi Aussie, I enjoyed reading this one and your author notes as well. A great job overall and a great submission.
Thanks for sharing it and good luck in the contest.
Maureen
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Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Hello Maureen, Glad you enjoyed; sharing our history with you. Blessings, K.
Comment from Evelyn Fort Stewart
Wow this is such an awesome piece and your author's notes are very educational. The picture is perfect. It looks so professional and well-done. Great job. God loves you and so do I.
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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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Wow this is such an awesome piece and your author's notes are very educational. The picture is perfect. It looks so professional and well-done. Great job. God loves you and so do I.
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Comment Written 21-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2013
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G'day Evelyn, Thanks so much for reading about our history and glad you enjoyed. Bless you, Kay.
