Dreaming of Dreaming / Poetry by Peter E. Williams

A compact collection of short, free-verse poems that move between wry self-reflection and tender domestic moments, often focused on memory, mental restlessness, shame, and small losses such as a beloved cat. The voice alternates between dry humor and frank vulnerability, exploring inner monologue, everyday scenes, and questions about love, religion, and identity. Poems range from playful abecedarian pieces and circular forms to abrupt cut-up fragments, producing a collage-like sequence that favors associative leaps. Recurring concerns are loneliness, consolation, the pull of routine, and attempts to find meaning in fleeting impressions.