Opals

Symbols of October 10-16-24 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Opals October's fiery gem Opals - stone pools of flames Occlusions of white fire Oceans of neon sparks Orange fluorescence glows Opalescent passion Or Aurora's embers

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Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/10/2024 3:03:00 PM

beautiful descriptions of the opal gemstone - congrats on your placement in andrea's contest :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/9/2024 4:49:00 AM

Congrats on your winner. Sara K

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/10/2024 8:22:00 PM

So appreciate your visit and your congratulations. Blessings and prayers!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/4/2024 1:13:00 PM

An amazing poem, with stunning images! I especially liked, 'Opals - stone pools of flames.' Congratulations on your win, my friend.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/10/2024 8:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, my friend! Had fun with this theme. Opals have such fire they seem to have a life of their own! So appreciate your congratulations! Sending you blessings f autumn joy!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/3/2024 10:32:00 AM

Congratulations on you win. A wonderful "Opals" write for a pretty fiery stone. Have a blessed day writing away.............

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/10/2024 8:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paula! These fiery gems are gems of mystery and the mystical! Sending blessings of autumn joy

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2024 4:54:00 PM

That second line. Wow!! Wonderfully descriptive. Congrats, Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/4/2024 10:52:00 AM

Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for re-introducing PS to this delightful poetic form. Had lots of fun with October's opals. Thank you for your soup mail, for this wonderful contest and your placement. So appreciated. Sending you bunches of harvest blessings!!

Joe Maverick

Date: 10/21/2024 10:59:00 AM

An oplescent oppulence occularly opening Obviousley.' Flecked fabulosley fashioned Fathomlessly flowing.' Thats about it from me Sam, i'll bet you had fun Formulating it..'

Valsa George

Date: 10/18/2024 9:44:00 PM

Simply gorgeous ! I have fallen for this one. Opals shine in fluorescence glow. I am sure, this is going to be placed high. Excellent, dear Sam.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/18/2024 1:58:00 PM

So varied a stone for the month of October. If for the contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/18/2024 11:11:00 AM

Sam, your lovely, vividly descriptive Pleiades does justice to the amazing opal. Excellent! Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/5/2024 11:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice! I agree! Opals are so unique and so amazing. Writing about these gems was a delightful journey into their essence! Blessings of autumn joy to you!

Ink Empress

Date: 10/18/2024 3:21:00 AM

Opals are so beautiful dear samszy, they are like moonstones but so opalescent and dreamy! Youv written a very beautiful take on opals and youv described them very well especially with lines such as “Oceans of neon sparks Orange fluorescence glows Opalescent passion” neon sparks! I absolutely love that! Well delivered! Pleasure always reading your work. Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always

Paige Hind

Date: 10/17/2024 12:54:00 PM

This is lovely...<3

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/4/2024 10:23:00 AM

Hi Paige! Thank you many times over. The opal is a stunning gem and it was such fun to write about it. Sending you harvest blessings!

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/16/2024 12:04:00 PM

October's traditional birthstone, good choice, it's one of the most beautiful gems. You have described the opal as an orange hue and fiery essence, hmm. With much imagery "Stone pools of flames" Sam, I like this form. Blessings

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/4/2024 10:22:00 AM

Good morning, Anaya! So grateful for your delightful feedback and compliments. The opal truly is am amazing gem, filled with fire! I have to agree with you about the Pleiades form. It is fun. Hope all is well. Harvest blessings to you!