Avila (poem) by Gene Williamson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on February 24, 2011

if only we could drown them out
everything is stunning Gene
Thank You for this virtual view

Archaic Trinkets
Vickie

Reviewed on February 23, 2011

Very cool! I love to travel and love history! Excellent visual my friend. God bless you always! ~Chessly

Reviewed on February 22, 2011

I have never been to Spain but I would love to visit the Northern Spanish coast port-city my family is named for in Aviles, Spain approx. 2 hrs from the French border.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on February 21, 2011

Must be neat to travel...ah I wish...e

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on February 21, 2011

Absolutly beautiful s I visulize this picture in front of me Gene.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on February 21, 2011

POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

The contrast that you have presented via your verses is most effective in recreating the mood, Gene. Thanks for sharing. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

The contrast is amazing, old vs. new and to even fathom what it was like. ~ Morgan

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

i had this same impression when i visited assisi in italy. this ancient monastary cloaked in the quiet, rolling hills of central italy, time-machine whip-lash, lost inside the storied walls and catapaulted back to the plastic present by the annoying whine of tour busses and motor scooters. great piece.

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

That moment of being one with the special,
this is what this excellent poem is, Gene.
Highly atmospheric, full of love and appreciation
but the distraction of what we've become is all too real.

John

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

Endearing picture wrapped in spectacular perspective and imagination!
Ever,
Christine

Reviewed by Gerard Gauthier (Reader)

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

Wonderful contrast Gene. Always a pleasure to read your words.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

Funny how the present world imposes on the past. So well penned Gene with great ambiance.

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

Gene,

Sounds like a very beautiful, interesting place. What a shame the 'quiet' city was ruined by the sounds of an annoying city. Take care.

Mary

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

Hah! Kinda hard to commune with the saints and silent warriors, never mind the mysticism because of progress of mankind, eh? A shame really.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on February 20, 2011

... must have been the wind direction! There is something distinctly stilling and imbuing just by the act of being present in such a place. Spain is literally "thick" with such pervasive atmospheres, I find. In those medieval cities in which the 21st century has been allowed to infiltrate, it feels to me like a mere grubby film across its ancient surface somehow... a dozen or so steps back down some cobbled calle and you could easily have lost again a few centuries and become intoxicated just on the scent alone of history and mysticism. Sounds to me like a re-visit is in order! :)) Karmen Kate xx