Lovely poetry...swept me away on a mystical journey.....well done!

Anna

Gene it is always magic and mystical when your pen hits paper and you transport us on another marvelous journey. Love and peace to you dear man. Carole~

'Tis not the journey Gene. 'Tis not the destination. 'Tis the marvelous description of the view you carefully painted in words for us that will endure long as Arthur and Excalibur. But I will keep a weary ear for the hint of a call for Guinevere. Avalon! On a cloudy day you can always see it clearly. I bid you love and peace my dear friend. Jon Michael

A beautiful dream, Gene. I sometimes need that.
I want to follow that "route mapped by the stars" right now! :)

Axilea

i always wished to travel to avalon, such incredible images!

I had half a notion to review this one simply with "Marry me." Sorry, Gene, I was overcome by the romance. I loved it all. Especially, "curvature of time," and "silently slips," and "follow an ancient route mapped by the stars." Truly beautiful.

you can see the tiny sails just Blip right off the map into a magical neverland. ~ Morgan

Classical writing in every sense through this short novella of a journey to a mythical island. I was transported there upon the gales of your pen.

Gene this was magical, held my interest from first word to last. I felt like I was a passenger on that tiny ship.

Beautiful visual Gene! Thanks for taking me along! Peace, love, and happiness always! Chessly

beautiful writing gene, and yes, a very, very long view from the jersey shore. the long view from the california shore looks a bit different unfortunately... bunch of exploding fuel rods and melting reactors. think i'll switch coasts.

Awesome writing darlin..as always you have taken me on this journey sighhhhh....your so wonderful sweet Gene stay safe and well Hugsss
Love Always,
Chanti xoxooxoxoxoxo

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Fantasy for sure but romance in depth, Gene.
How this sails and how it takes me along!
Glorious craft.

John

... there's certainly no lack of Pretenders for said throne, either, dear Gene. Arthurs and Guines are a'plenty, dotting about the holy hill of Glastonbury Tor (did you see the pix of the Supermoon from there, by the way?! Glorious!) And the mists over the Somerset Levels around said Isle have to be seen to be believed sometimes; you can sail away on and in the mystery of them for certain sure. Can you see me waving my apple-scented kerchief?! Given half a scrumpy, I guarantee you will! Salty and sirenic... my kinda write :)) xx

Avalon is a pretty little island, but Sea Isle's the best...;-)e

Lady Vivian...named of the lake...loves the inspiration "you pen", Gene...of fantasy with the flair of true love.

Marvelous journey that only a poetic mind could fashion.

Gorgeously crafted words!

Yes, if only Morgan had not seduced Arthur there might have been a reconciliation!
I think Mark Twain thinks Guinevere's a bit shallow and I suppose she is, always loving whoever is strongest ( A Conn Yankee in King Arthur's Court)
Blessings,
Christine

Excellent write, Gene.

A Charming poem indeed Laura

Mystically magical and entertaining, Gene; thank you for sharing this. Love and best wishes,

Regis