The links were a nice touch, although I didn't need them for background in my case. Did you know that diamonds aren't stable at earth's surface, gradually turning into graphite? (Very gradual, so 'diamonds are forever' is applicable in our time frame).
Sonnet on the Big Hole
in Clumsy Tetrameter
and Loose Rhyme
Ah, xenocrysts! Earth's kidney stones,
Excreted by Mom E. in tubes
Of kimberlite, like renal moans
From the center of her globe.
The large ones shatter into Hope
Or "cull"minate in smaller bits
Whose facets flash their smaller scope
In glitzy things and bracelets,
And, of course, engagement rings.
DeBeers will thank you for your trade,
Avoiding conflict diamonds.
Their staid cartel remains quite safe.
I pine for her, and think I know
Why Mother Earth's a virago.
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and think I got most of it.
Probably well known to our Aussie friends, but new to me - I've mostly looked into North and South America, Europe and Asia, with Australia and Antarctica most unknown, and just a bit of Africa from Kevin (Dr. Burke to you). A lot more here than the fault, but I had to check it out!
