The Fire Opal
Mining for opals in Australia.19 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I don't think I will look at an opal in the same light again. I doubt many people think of the way these stones are collected, how they were formed, the whole aspect of what it took before they are put around the neck of the lady. It's nice to know the miners are well looked after. They are beautiful stones. Diamonds are the same, we wear them, they are there in the jewelers, and we buy them, we just don't really appreciate there true worth. Your stories are always full of amazing details, and really worth their weight in opals! A wonderful read, the poem and the author notes. xsx :)
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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I don't think I will look at an opal in the same light again. I doubt many people think of the way these stones are collected, how they were formed, the whole aspect of what it took before they are put around the neck of the lady. It's nice to know the miners are well looked after. They are beautiful stones. Diamonds are the same, we wear them, they are there in the jewelers, and we buy them, we just don't really appreciate there true worth. Your stories are always full of amazing details, and really worth their weight in opals! A wonderful read, the poem and the author notes. xsx :)
Comment Written 27-May-2013
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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Hello Sunny Bunny, So pleased you liked my poem; and thanks for the six shiny opals...er stars! Blessings, Kay.
Comment from jlsavell
Hi sweet Aussie, once again a gem of a work. Such knowledge in your work, it always inspires me, always. Well done, my sweet friend, well done... jimi
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Hi sweet Aussie, once again a gem of a work. Such knowledge in your work, it always inspires me, always. Well done, my sweet friend, well done... jimi
Comment Written 27-May-2013
reply by the author on 27-May-2013
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Hello Grasshopper, Glad you loved the poem; opals are so stunning - they are also the stone for opening the third eye! Love, K. XXX
Comment from Evelyn Fort Stewart
Wow, I always feel like I've been to a college level class every time I read one of your pieces. You are a very smart lady for sure. You are a teacher in a special way. Great piece. God loves you and I do too.
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Wow, I always feel like I've been to a college level class every time I read one of your pieces. You are a very smart lady for sure. You are a teacher in a special way. Great piece. God loves you and I do too.
Comment Written 26-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Hello Evelyn, Thank you so very much for your kind review; so glad you enjoyed The Fire Opal. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from donette1914
so beautiful the size of this, it would be worth a lot of money opal wow! it was a pleasure to read your work thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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so beautiful the size of this, it would be worth a lot of money opal wow! it was a pleasure to read your work thank you for sharing
Comment Written 26-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Hello and thank you for reading and reviewing; glad you enjoyed. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Curly Girly
Wow! That is a fabulous image of a delightful opal. I love opals - they are so interesting. Beautiful stones, unfortunately a little bit too soft for everyday wear though.
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Wow! That is a fabulous image of a delightful opal. I love opals - they are so interesting. Beautiful stones, unfortunately a little bit too soft for everyday wear though.
Comment Written 26-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Thanks so much for reading - they are beautiful gem stones. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from GracieAnn
I love opals, too! They are the most mysterious gemstone. I have 5 varying in size and yes the fire within a higher grade opal is a little like looking into a kalisescope. The faceted ones are unmatched in beauty. Such wonderful show offs! Nice writing style that takes the reader into a way of life that costs the workers an families perhaps more than can be measure in millimeters. Good word choice an is original. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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I love opals, too! They are the most mysterious gemstone. I have 5 varying in size and yes the fire within a higher grade opal is a little like looking into a kalisescope. The faceted ones are unmatched in beauty. Such wonderful show offs! Nice writing style that takes the reader into a way of life that costs the workers an families perhaps more than can be measure in millimeters. Good word choice an is original. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 26-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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GracieAnn, Thanks so much for reading - glad you enjoyed a little of our history. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from jmdg1954
Enjoy I did. You tell the history of Australia with such ease for the reader that captivates us, at least me. I enjoy these "history" lessons about your country. Keep'm coming.
John
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Enjoy I did. You tell the history of Australia with such ease for the reader that captivates us, at least me. I enjoy these "history" lessons about your country. Keep'm coming.
John
Comment Written 26-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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G'day John, I know you enjoy our history; glad you like the story of our opals. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
This looks great; it reminds me of my grandmother, whose birthstone was the opal, and I was looking at these a week ago. The only word I thought seemed like it was the wrong form was "opportune" as it seemed like it should be "opportunity." But I realize sometimes a rhyme scheme makes us limited.
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reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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This looks great; it reminds me of my grandmother, whose birthstone was the opal, and I was looking at these a week ago. The only word I thought seemed like it was the wrong form was "opportune" as it seemed like it should be "opportunity." But I realize sometimes a rhyme scheme makes us limited.
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Comment Written 26-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Yep, I couldn't find another word to rhyme - best I could do. Hope you enjoyed our famous opals. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from Taffspride
What a wonderful story you have woven into this poem Kaye. The story of the fire opal, a favorite of mine too.
Reading each stanza gave me a greater understanding of the hardships these miners must endure to bring us the beautiful gems.
Thanks for enlightening me.
Iechyd da
Ann
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reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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What a wonderful story you have woven into this poem Kaye. The story of the fire opal, a favorite of mine too.
Reading each stanza gave me a greater understanding of the hardships these miners must endure to bring us the beautiful gems.
Thanks for enlightening me.
Iechyd da
Ann
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Comment Written 26-May-2013
reply by the author on 28-May-2013
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Hello Annie, Glad you enjoyed The Fire Opal - thousands of tourist come especially to buy these wonderful treasures of mother earth. Blessings my friend, Kay. XX
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I more than enjoyed it Kay, I loved it, and of course I love my fire opal ring that DH bought me.
Iechyd da
Ann
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The opal (according to the chakra's) relates to the third eye (middle of forehead) don't know your birthstone - maybe the opal?
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Great info. I did not know that. My birthstone is turquoise not my favorite, there is another, but I cannot remember off had what it is. Opal is October I believe.
Iechyd da
Ann
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I used to know all the stones - studied numerology and astrology - now I'm just an old writer...LOL. Will look up your birthstone possum! LOL Kay XXX
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Thanks Kay, I wish is was the sapphire, my most favorite stone. My mother had been engaged to an Australian pilot during the war. He had a sapphire set surrounded by diamonds for her as an engagement ring. Sadly, he was shot down, and taken prisoner, reported dead. By the time he was healed and regained his memory, some years after the war had ended, she was already married to my father, and had had me.
Nevertheless, the sapphire is my most favorite of all stones.
Iechyd da
Ann
