In Carrying On, Mark Williams takes his readers on a wild ride, filled with twists and turns through history, both cultural and personal. Using a circular motion in many poems, Williams leads the reader through an examination of numerous fields of study, yet always turns the lens back to his own experiences. For example, in "Stridulation," the poet moves from the habits of termites and dolphins to a childhood tragedy from which he "learned / the single sound two crying women make." Although filled with references to science and philosophy, Carrying On is humorous and playful, while still remaining heartfelt. In "Has Becky Wright Returned A Prayer for Owen Meany?" Williams muses, "Yet who knows, someone someday might say, I remember liking him." Readers will feel that way about this poet after reading Carrying On. Linda Neal Reising, Author of the poetry collections, The Keeping and Stone Roses"Writers do not merely reflect and interpret life, they inform and shape life," wrote essayist EB White, whose manner of speaking resembles Mark Williams poetic voice. Williams approaches life experience as a storyteller, with curiosity, whimsy, and understated humor. Poems about illness, death, opossums, dogs, cats, and his wife, DeeGee, enliven ordinary and extraordinary life experiences. Memorable motifs are sprinkled throughout the collection, bringing disparate parts together and making the reading experience a process of discovery. Readers who begin "In the insect room at the...

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