The Fire Opal
Mining for opals in Australia.19 total reviews
Comment from pennedup
Very well written poem . The opal is my birthstone and I absolutely love it. So magical it seems. I have a few different types as well. Thanks so much for the education behind the gem as well. Wow, that truly would be something to see. Thanks for sharing your view with us.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2015
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Very well written poem . The opal is my birthstone and I absolutely love it. So magical it seems. I have a few different types as well. Thanks so much for the education behind the gem as well. Wow, that truly would be something to see. Thanks for sharing your view with us.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2015
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So long ago I wrote that poem; glad you enjoyed. Australia is well known for opals and we are the birthplace of the black opal. Thanks for reading. Cheers, K.
Comment from Jean Lutz
Thank you for the beautiful poem AND the Author Notes that are so informative. The opal used to be one of my favorites of precious stones. In my latter years I neither own or wear jewelry.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2013
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Thank you for the beautiful poem AND the Author Notes that are so informative. The opal used to be one of my favorites of precious stones. In my latter years I neither own or wear jewelry.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2013
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Greetings Jean, Thank you for reading my little poem; opals are so beautiful - have a fire of their own. I don't wear jewellery now either. Still, we can both appreciate beauty that is millions of years old. Blessings - Kay.
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And look forward to the Heavenly city where we will see more brilliant stones than we can even imagine. Hugs
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Thanks be to God. Love, Kay.
Comment from Just Alyx
Yep, I'm another lover of opals but don't own one. Nice to look at. They always make me think of the time I went on a treasure hunt for thunder eggs; a lucky dip, at best, and exciting to discover what's inside when cut open. The stunning colours in the crystals, in return, make me think of opals. Really enjoyed the creative, visual reveal of how and why. Risky business for beauty, eh? You captured it. Cheers, mate. Alyx.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2013
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Yep, I'm another lover of opals but don't own one. Nice to look at. They always make me think of the time I went on a treasure hunt for thunder eggs; a lucky dip, at best, and exciting to discover what's inside when cut open. The stunning colours in the crystals, in return, make me think of opals. Really enjoyed the creative, visual reveal of how and why. Risky business for beauty, eh? You captured it. Cheers, mate. Alyx.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2013
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2013
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Hi Down on the south coast - thanks for reading, glad you liked the story. Opal relates to the Third Eye (chakras) and apparently is used for clear sight. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from Carolyn Hilliard
This was so cool to learn about. I have never heard of a fire opal. The stone in the picture is beautiful. I am glad the people live underground. I hate it when the temp gets to 101. As I read I did wonder, is opal mining dangerous like coal mining?
reply by the author on 30-May-2013
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This was so cool to learn about. I have never heard of a fire opal. The stone in the picture is beautiful. I am glad the people live underground. I hate it when the temp gets to 101. As I read I did wonder, is opal mining dangerous like coal mining?
Comment Written 29-May-2013
reply by the author on 30-May-2013
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Hi Carolyn, Opal mining is very dangerous - dynamite is used! Thanks so much for your great review and six sheriff stars! LOL. XX K.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi K,
When I was in Australia we went to an opal shop where they showed a movie about them plus many to choose from. I bought earrings and a bracelet. They are among my prized possessions. This is another poem written with skill, excellent rhyming pattern, an easy flow and superb theme. Well done...blessings, chey
reply by the author on 30-May-2013
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Hi K,
When I was in Australia we went to an opal shop where they showed a movie about them plus many to choose from. I bought earrings and a bracelet. They are among my prized possessions. This is another poem written with skill, excellent rhyming pattern, an easy flow and superb theme. Well done...blessings, chey
Comment Written 28-May-2013
reply by the author on 30-May-2013
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Hello Happy Gardener! Thanks so much for reading; opals need to be worn - they are show offs with their beautiful colors. Glad You liked the poem - next one is about opals but I am still working on it. Cheers, K.
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The opal I bought are pink and beautiful. I look forward to another poem about them...xo M
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About to post now. LOL.
Comment from adewpearl
Just read your author's notes - that sounds horrific to get that hot!!
good use of abab rhyming
I like the alliterative grouping of M words in the first stanza
and more good alliteration follows in later stanzas along with vivid detail of setting
opportune as a shortened form of opportunity is a bit of a stretch
you definitely convey the harsh working conditions and the wealth to be had in opal mining
I never knew anything about this before and it is fascinating :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Just read your author's notes - that sounds horrific to get that hot!!
good use of abab rhyming
I like the alliterative grouping of M words in the first stanza
and more good alliteration follows in later stanzas along with vivid detail of setting
opportune as a shortened form of opportunity is a bit of a stretch
you definitely convey the harsh working conditions and the wealth to be had in opal mining
I never knew anything about this before and it is fascinating :-) Brooke
Comment Written 28-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Oh, goodie! I have been asked to write about Lightening Ridge - and so many folk love my stories. I can't write a great deal because my arthritis is chronic and getting worse. Thanks so much Brooke, I know you are a busy girl. Kay XXX
Comment from Hawaiian Mermaid
Aloha from Hawaii Aussie,
Thank you for this beautiful poem about fire opals they are my most favorite gem stones. The packed rainbow colors are amazing and inspired me to write this little ditty.
Have a blessed day.
Aloha, Ginger
Hawaiian Mermaid
Oh! God I love your fire Opals
That you created so very deep
When they are cut and polished
The price is sure not cheap
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reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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Aloha from Hawaii Aussie,
Thank you for this beautiful poem about fire opals they are my most favorite gem stones. The packed rainbow colors are amazing and inspired me to write this little ditty.
Have a blessed day.
Aloha, Ginger
Hawaiian Mermaid
Oh! God I love your fire Opals
That you created so very deep
When they are cut and polished
The price is sure not cheap
[Glitterfy.com - *Glitter Photos*]
Comment Written 27-May-2013
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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Wow! Never had a reviewer write me a poem LOL - thank you for reading and I appreciate the photo - Cheers from Kay.
Comment from nancyjam
I enjoyed your poem about the opals and the miners
in Australia. My mother loved Opals and actually visited
some mines there, so this was a very interesting write and
I especially enjoyed your author notes. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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I enjoyed your poem about the opals and the miners
in Australia. My mother loved Opals and actually visited
some mines there, so this was a very interesting write and
I especially enjoyed your author notes. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-May-2013
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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Hi nancyjam, Glad you enjoyed the poem; opals are so fascinating and we have a myriad of colors. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from visionary1234
You've got my favorite stone in the whole wide world Aussie! I grew up on stories about Lightning Ridge but I've never been there! (Born in Brisbane). What a delightful bush verse to spin us a yarn about these gorgeous stones and the touch men and families who mine them!
:)Sharyn
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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You've got my favorite stone in the whole wide world Aussie! I grew up on stories about Lightning Ridge but I've never been there! (Born in Brisbane). What a delightful bush verse to spin us a yarn about these gorgeous stones and the touch men and families who mine them!
:)Sharyn
Comment Written 27-May-2013
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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Hi Sharyn, I have been to Lightning Ridge - never visited Andamooka out west. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from lorijean
Love your poem and Fire Opals, I have one from Lightning Ridge, a stunning stone, with incredible colours, thank you for sharing......
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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Love your poem and Fire Opals, I have one from Lightning Ridge, a stunning stone, with incredible colours, thank you for sharing......
Comment Written 27-May-2013
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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G'day Lori, Glad you enjoyed the poem - everyone loves opals. I have stayed at Lightning Ridge - colors are amazing. Blessings, Kay.
