Stories of the Dreamtime
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "Dingo Dreamtime"Aboriginal myths and legends.
16 total reviews
Comment from aryr
I liked the way you sort of split the story, you addressed what the island was like now according to the dingo Kirree, then what the land was like before it was discovered by white man and then you went back to the thoughts of Kirree only with the update regarding the Sanctuary. Very enjoyable, good reading flow, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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I liked the way you sort of split the story, you addressed what the island was like now according to the dingo Kirree, then what the land was like before it was discovered by white man and then you went back to the thoughts of Kirree only with the update regarding the Sanctuary. Very enjoyable, good reading flow, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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The Dingo is a protected wild dog on Fraser Island. The Butchella tribe own the land. The island is called K'Gari (Fraser Island) I did write a lengthy story about it's beginnings up to today. It has take this long for the elders to be given back K'Gari. Maybe you can find it, I don't think it is part of my The Book Stories of the Dreamtime. The island it a huge tourist spot, now, the elders can reap the benefits of tourismn. Thanks so much KXX
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I know you wrote something about the history of the island, it being taken away then finally given back and of the sanctuary or the wildlife reserve. I remember because I found that so interesting.
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Tis one of my favorite places. K'Gari welcomes everyone XXK.
Comment from Alan K Pease
Butchella clan - clan should be plural - clans. I read your story several time and this was the only thing that was amiss. Otherwise you have told your story well. Hope you are raking in the stars. The dingos are not to blame> It is their parents for not looking after them. Island needs signs/ warnings, education. Regards Love Alan.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2015
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Butchella clan - clan should be plural - clans. I read your story several time and this was the only thing that was amiss. Otherwise you have told your story well. Hope you are raking in the stars. The dingos are not to blame> It is their parents for not looking after them. Island needs signs/ warnings, education. Regards Love Alan.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2015
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Hello Alan, There were five clans on the island; thanks so much for reading and so pleased you enjoyed the truth. Love, Kay XX
Comment from Writingfundimension
Hi, Kay. So great to read another fascinating glimpse into your aboriginal background with its myths and lessons. You describe well the 'seduction' of animals who no longer have their own game to hunt and how they become dependent on white people's food. As always, well done.
:) Bev
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Hi, Kay. So great to read another fascinating glimpse into your aboriginal background with its myths and lessons. You describe well the 'seduction' of animals who no longer have their own game to hunt and how they become dependent on white people's food. As always, well done.
:) Bev
Comment Written 04-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Hello Bev, Thanks for dropping in and glad you liked the story. Hope all is well. :-) K. XX
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You're very welcome, Kay. I'm doing great, thanks.
XX Bev
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Kay. Go you good thing! Educate these wadjulla mob. That is a great yarn mate, but it always makes me cry to think of what happened to our mob hay! Fraser island needs saving from the idiot tourists. All of our traditional animals and food need rescuing. You keep up the great work sister, I am on your side. Just tell it like it is. Cheers and peace, Fez
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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G'day Kay. Go you good thing! Educate these wadjulla mob. That is a great yarn mate, but it always makes me cry to think of what happened to our mob hay! Fraser island needs saving from the idiot tourists. All of our traditional animals and food need rescuing. You keep up the great work sister, I am on your side. Just tell it like it is. Cheers and peace, Fez
Comment Written 03-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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G'day Fez, How about you help me educate des white mob? You seen a lot more dan me. I am in a wheelchair and write from research. Love to you too! :-) XX K.
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G'Day Kay. Yes I will help you. For now I am writing my Autobiography in poetry form and In the next few chapters I will start to explain how Aboriginal people found me in a cave and raised me to be a man. Maybe you should become a fan so you don't miss any, it has been quite a ride from an abused white kid in Melbourne to and Aboriginal Elder in Port Hedland. Cheers Fez
Comment from Sasha
This is such a marvelous story about creation. I enjoyed it immensely and love that you know the stories and can pass them on to us. How sad that after so many years, the white man continues to roam the world trying to change it from the beautiful place it was meant to be into a profitable enterprise for himself. Sadly, I doubt he will ever change. Excellent work with this one, I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to many more fascinating stories.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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This is such a marvelous story about creation. I enjoyed it immensely and love that you know the stories and can pass them on to us. How sad that after so many years, the white man continues to roam the world trying to change it from the beautiful place it was meant to be into a profitable enterprise for himself. Sadly, I doubt he will ever change. Excellent work with this one, I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to many more fascinating stories.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Hello friend, glad you liked the story; lots more to tell, can't change the past but today, black and white are working towards a better world (some anyway) blessings, K>
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
The white people took so much from so many. I wonder why they thought they were the better than everyone else. They were cruel, ignorant, and just plain nasty. I am, unfortunately, one of them. White people owe so many cultures, tribes, clans, everyone who isn't white, they owe them big time. I love this story, Kay, I enjoy all your stories of your ancestors. You have every right to be proud of your heritage, shame I can't be. xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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The white people took so much from so many. I wonder why they thought they were the better than everyone else. They were cruel, ignorant, and just plain nasty. I am, unfortunately, one of them. White people owe so many cultures, tribes, clans, everyone who isn't white, they owe them big time. I love this story, Kay, I enjoy all your stories of your ancestors. You have every right to be proud of your heritage, shame I can't be. xsx Sandra
Comment Written 03-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Hey, You be proud of you - wonderful writer of children's stories. Sandra, we can't change the past - black and white are working together today to try to change the world. English history is a bloody past but, we are not to blame for their misgivings. Love, Kay. XX
Comment from Eigle Rull
Wow! My friend, you always write good things about Australia and its area. The stories are always interesting and exciting. Unfortunately, like many other parts of the world, Australia has a history of the intrusion of the white man and his usual drive for land, riches and power. Its to bad that the whites don't leave the good as it is instead of always trying to better it - which actually makes it worse in the long run. This was a great story. It's to bad the white man entered the picture. Best wishes, my friend.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Wow! My friend, you always write good things about Australia and its area. The stories are always interesting and exciting. Unfortunately, like many other parts of the world, Australia has a history of the intrusion of the white man and his usual drive for land, riches and power. Its to bad that the whites don't leave the good as it is instead of always trying to better it - which actually makes it worse in the long run. This was a great story. It's to bad the white man entered the picture. Best wishes, my friend.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 03-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Hello my friend, How goes the foot dance? I am pleased you liked the story, we can't change the past and we are not liable for it. Black and white are working together today for a better world. Love, Kay. XX
Comment from emrpoems
Although History was one of my subjects in school I never got around to reading any of this.
You create great imagery and have encouraged me to visit a place that I may never have thought of
Well done
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Although History was one of my subjects in school I never got around to reading any of this.
You create great imagery and have encouraged me to visit a place that I may never have thought of
Well done
Comment Written 03-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Welcome to our beautiful land down under. Tourists flock here for our native animals and the beauty of the sea. Basically, most Australians live on the coastal strips. We have a second language called strine and we would love to see you come for a visit. Thanks for reading new friend. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from GracieAnn
Aussie, this is an amazing story told from and animal's point of view and then shifts to the plight of both slaves and animals alike. Very interesting commentary on culture. Well done, my friend. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Aussie, this is an amazing story told from and animal's point of view and then shifts to the plight of both slaves and animals alike. Very interesting commentary on culture. Well done, my friend. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 02-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2015
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Hello Smiley, So pleased you enjoyed my country. We educate one another! Glad you enjoyed my ramblings, I write so others may know about Oz. Love, Kay. XX
Comment from Jay Squires
I love the way you meld together history, myth and legend into one cohesive cloth. Beautifully patterned, with the threads of the past and present still clinging together ... keeps moving relentlessly toward a changing future.
A few suggestions and considerations:
Old man Dingo rested his shaggy head on his paws [Kay, only by implication is Kirree connected with Old man Dingo. Later the reader can figure it out, but why not connect them at the first introduction.
Kirree sighed as he watched his beach [paragraph spacing error.]
About the time when our mob roamed free and plenty tucker on K'gari." [You do know this is an incomplete clause. And what is "tucker"? I've heard of "tuckered out". The next paragraph pretty much defines it as food, right?]
"Don't worry about him, he's got no teeth [New paragraph.]
The Dingo population is dwindling [You need an extra paragraph space here since it's a change from the story of the Dingo, in the past tense, and begins your personal narrative.
Kirree yawned, stood up [Again, another extra space for a scene break, back to Kirree.]
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
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I love the way you meld together history, myth and legend into one cohesive cloth. Beautifully patterned, with the threads of the past and present still clinging together ... keeps moving relentlessly toward a changing future.
A few suggestions and considerations:
Old man Dingo rested his shaggy head on his paws [Kay, only by implication is Kirree connected with Old man Dingo. Later the reader can figure it out, but why not connect them at the first introduction.
Kirree sighed as he watched his beach [paragraph spacing error.]
About the time when our mob roamed free and plenty tucker on K'gari." [You do know this is an incomplete clause. And what is "tucker"? I've heard of "tuckered out". The next paragraph pretty much defines it as food, right?]
"Don't worry about him, he's got no teeth [New paragraph.]
The Dingo population is dwindling [You need an extra paragraph space here since it's a change from the story of the Dingo, in the past tense, and begins your personal narrative.
Kirree yawned, stood up [Again, another extra space for a scene break, back to Kirree.]
Comment Written 02-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
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Gawd' Blimey! Dis old lady now confused wid da Jay tinkin' - maybe feed him up wid some good ol' tucker! See, I can bamboozle you too! Ha, Ha, love it, thanks so much for reading, editing and keep dem cannonballs coming. Bless you :-)
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You're a riot!
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You're an old bugger! Albeit, with a large brain that rocks my train. Ha, Ha! Think I'll stick to poems, dis too much for da old lady to take in....ZZZZZZ! Love, K.
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Wish I had your humor, Kay, and you had my aged brain!
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One must laugh or cry - I made my choice after they took my leg off. I have always tried to cheer folks up, face, she draggin' on da ground, get gravel rash! Just written a new poem, have to work butt off to get da site money to post it - maybe I just go get a postage stamp instead? XX K.
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That takes courage to laugh, Kay. God bless you and keep up your smiling.
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;-) dats me!
