Believing that erotic love is one of the highest forms of contemplation, this stunning new collection from one of the quiet masters of modern Australian poetry explores the depths of learning to live lifeto the fullest. These poems contemplate all that is beautiful in the worldand much that is notand transform it into something sacred. From the snowy balconies of Central Europe to the white-hot suburbs of Sydney, this selection of contemporary poetry encompasses the globe in its endless search for enriched life.