Stories of the Dreamtime
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Sweet Water Child"Aboriginal myths and legends.
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Comment from Writingfundimension
A beautiful addition to your novel, Aussie. Terrific imagery bringing the reader into the mystery and wonder of nature. Though the loss of the child was sad for her people, the child's death brings healing and prosperity. I totally enjoyed the read. Warmest regards, Bev
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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A beautiful addition to your novel, Aussie. Terrific imagery bringing the reader into the mystery and wonder of nature. Though the loss of the child was sad for her people, the child's death brings healing and prosperity. I totally enjoyed the read. Warmest regards, Bev
Comment Written 27-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Hello Bev, Nothing ever dies sweetie; her spirit lives on to bless the people that visit the water hole (billabong.) Thanks for reading my friend. Cheers, Kay.
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Well said, Kay. I do agree. Blessings, Bev
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Kay,
This is a wonderful story and your imagery is powerful. Such great detail makes this work fill out and feel more like a movie flashes through my mind.
A really expressive work on aboriginal mystics and the legends following.
Thanks for sharing - I enjoyed it very much.
Maureen
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Dear Kay,
This is a wonderful story and your imagery is powerful. Such great detail makes this work fill out and feel more like a movie flashes through my mind.
A really expressive work on aboriginal mystics and the legends following.
Thanks for sharing - I enjoyed it very much.
Maureen
Comment Written 27-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Hello Maureen, So pleased I was able to make a movie for your mind. I have many more stories to add. Thanks so much for reading. Blessed be, Kay XX
Comment from adewpearl
beautiful detail of setting and of the creatures inhabiting the setting
a beautiful girl-child of the Kakadu tribe, - add the comma
nice description of Dania and good character development
taken the life of a sweet child, and because - add comma
What a wonderful story with a powerful message - this one is a keeper, my friend :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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beautiful detail of setting and of the creatures inhabiting the setting
a beautiful girl-child of the Kakadu tribe, - add the comma
nice description of Dania and good character development
taken the life of a sweet child, and because - add comma
What a wonderful story with a powerful message - this one is a keeper, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment Written 27-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Wow! I an honoured by your rating! I think the more I write these stories - the better they are getting (I hope) so pleased that you enjoyed the story and lesson contained. Look out for thunder storms! LOL. Hugs, Kay.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
These stories of yours are incredible, Kay, I love them. This was beautiful, sad and happy. I loved the way the little girl still helped her tribe and the tribes of many from so far away. If Meriba had know that his evilness would be turned to the good of the people, little Dania might still have lived. This is a common ending for most jealous people, they never win in the end. Excellently written and such a huge pleasure to read. xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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These stories of yours are incredible, Kay, I love them. This was beautiful, sad and happy. I loved the way the little girl still helped her tribe and the tribes of many from so far away. If Meriba had know that his evilness would be turned to the good of the people, little Dania might still have lived. This is a common ending for most jealous people, they never win in the end. Excellently written and such a huge pleasure to read. xsx Sandra
Comment Written 27-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Hello possum, So happy that you are happy reading my work; evil begets evil and the stories are almost parallel to the Biblical lessons. I hope the storm passed over you without damage? Hugs, Kay XXX
Comment from mumsyone
Hi Kay,
Another great legend of the aborigine, well told by you. We didn't get to the Northern Territory, but I certainly know what a billabong is, and dingos killed our sheep, so I'm familiar with them, too.
Love and hugs,
Lois
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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Hi Kay,
Another great legend of the aborigine, well told by you. We didn't get to the Northern Territory, but I certainly know what a billabong is, and dingos killed our sheep, so I'm familiar with them, too.
Love and hugs,
Lois
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Comment Written 27-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Hello Lois, Thanks so much for reading; dingos are protected here. They kill to eat and they are becoming a pest when around humans, a dangerous pest. One killed two children on Stradbroke Island - they shouldn't be mixed with tourists! Love and hugs back to you! :-)Kay. XXX
Comment from country ranch writer
GRANDPA ALWAYS SAID THAT JEALOUSY GETS ONE IN TROUBLE FROM THE GIT GO AND HE IS FINDING THIS OUT THE HARD WAY BY KILLING THIS CHILD
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GRANDPA ALWAYS SAID THAT JEALOUSY GETS ONE IN TROUBLE FROM THE GIT GO AND HE IS FINDING THIS OUT THE HARD WAY BY KILLING THIS CHILD
Comment Written 27-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Your grandpa? When you hear the thunder in the storms, Meribah the evil spirit is venting his anger from being imprisoned for his sins (in my Sweet Water Child) story. I hope that you understood the lesson. Thanks so much for reading. Love, Kay.
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for every action there is a reaction one must py for his crimes so he has been imprisioned to be up there forever
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Yes, I agree that whatever you do, good or bad, comes back to you - threefold. So, we need to be good little chickens! LOL.
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Comment from Jendowoz
What a wonderful story, Aussie. I loved every minute, keeping me engaged until the end of the story. It was sad that Dania died but even in death she turned the tides to good. Well done.
regards, Jen
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What a wonderful story, Aussie. I loved every minute, keeping me engaged until the end of the story. It was sad that Dania died but even in death she turned the tides to good. Well done.
regards, Jen
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Comment Written 27-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2013
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Hi Jen, So pleased that you enjoyed the story, I have lots more to write yet. Yes, she died but really, nothing ever dies; transformed by spirit. Blessings, Kay.