This verse inspired after spending 10 days digging and searching for Sapphires at the Willows in western Queensland. I did find some Zircon and 3 yellow and one blue Sapphire, not much value but a good reward for effort.
ELUSIVE SAPPHIRE BY Kevin L Fairbrother The Willows west of Emerald A place to relax and try your luck For in the ground around the town The elusive Sapphire lies hidden Digging and sieving the wash Specking the ground for color Tons of dirt I’ve dug and shifted And many miles I’ve walked As yet the Sapphire remains elusive But I’ll persevere and have a go For you never know when color will appear Rewarding your hard work and perseverance Stories are told of finds by kicking the ground Turning up Sapphires of a 100 karats plus In diggings uncovering pockets filled with color Of Sapphires in different shapes and size The work is hard, hot and dusty The sun blazes down the temperature Hits the forty degree mark in the shade You’re covered in sweat, dust and grime Day after day you toil in the heat Dig up a small color, spurs you on for more You hope that luck will come your way And turn up a Sapphire to make your day
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