The poems in the book deal with the difficulties of existing within the minority Gaelic language culture in the face of the pervading English monoculture. The poet explores the problems which he encounters in his search for an effective artistic voice, which will honour both the English and Irish speakers within himself. This is powerful, emotive poetry, with translations written by the poet in collaboration with other poets. Gearoid Mac Lochlainn is from West Belfast, and has published two previous poetry collections. He is a musician with the reggae group Breag. Music is of great importance to him, and one of the biggest influences on his poetry, as is evident from the accompanying CD.