Humane and finely crafted, his poems are firmly rooted in Caribbean particularity, but are universal in their concerns. He has the story-teller's gift which grips, then leaves the reader pondering on the subtleties beneath the surface. This collection will establish him as a serious voice in West Indian poetry.

'First rate poetry... intelligent and gifted with a sense of humour' - Louis Simpson, The Caribbean Review of Books.

Ralph Thompson is a Jamaican. He paints as seriously as he writes poetry, and has four collections to his name, including the award-winning View From Mount Diablo. His work has been published in a number of journals, including the London Magazine.