The Great Wheel

Exploring the theme of loss, Paul Mariani's fifth book employs the metaphor of the wheel to reflect on the universal experiences of death, separation, and lost connections. Through evocative imagery, he intertwines personal memories with literary references to poets like Hart Crane and Whitman, creating a rich tapestry that examines the nature of happiness and the passage of time. The various wheels symbolize the cyclical nature of life and the enduring impact of those we have lost.