I'm happy to say that this impressive debut has been shortlisted for the Forward Prize for best first collection. Here are some favourite passages: This patch of sun-seasoned blue opens up to him.... from 'The Fisherman Measures Life' The broken drum of thunder beats beats the air in time, drowning the voice of water, bird, and beast. from 'Prosper's Storm' The machete is shadow & it bite the coconut just so. from 'Cutter Song' Black smokes traces the horizon with a finger wh