Don Williams
This collection of poetry can best be described as modern interpretations to age old struggles. Because of our internal conflicts in regards to finding our “niche” in this world, these works attempt to explore the feelings of doubt and frustration felt by so many. Generally considered to be a lost generation, we are confronted with many issues. The poems herein attempt, at least in some fashion, to illuminate some of the troubling aspects of life with which we wrestle.
Some of the poetry is intrinsically dark by nature, exploring the many different paths to destruction that we as a people seem so hell-bent on traveling. Many deal with the controversial and deeply personal subject of faith and often, the lack thereof. Other topics covered include my relationship with my father, the inevitability of death and issues of spirituality. My own deeply personal struggles with alcoholism and addiction and other perplexing life issues are also included, as is the prevailing sense of disconnectedness that others of my generation and myself share.
Still other poems are dedicated to fond memories, the richness of life, the call to arms of helping our fellow man and the glory of living with purpose. More simply, it is my personal take on the things I’ve observed while participating in life. In as much, the poems are the Reflections of
Reflections of a Wayward Soul is the first published work of novelist/poet Don Williams, Jr. He has written three other poetry anthologies (Musings of a Common Man, A Cleansing of the Heart and An Awakening of the Spirit) which will soon follow Reflections of a Wayward Soul into print. He has also completed his first novel, The Painmaker (yet to be published), is close to completion of his second, entitled Freedom Music, and has others in the works. A college graduate who had long worked in the field of social work, he has now left the arena of social service to concentrate his ambitions on his dream of writing for a living. He lists among his influences such notable writers as Robert Frost, Don Blanding, Jim Morrison, John Steinbeck, Norman Mailer, Jack Kerouac and Harper Lee. His favorite books are To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men and Tuesdays with Morrie. Robert Frost, Don Blanding and Maya Angelou are his favorite poets. He also credits Jimmy Buffett and Merle Haggard (“the poet of the common man”) with being men of lyrical inspiration. Mr. Williams splits his time between Pennsylvania and Ohio but plans to relocate to Colorado soon after the time of publication. Free Preview
