This debut collection of poetry from Éireann Lorsung concerns itself with various states of being. A renaissance woman, Lorsung's interests are far reaching (sewing, printmaking, writing), and her book shows an affection for formality with an overarching intelligence and pertinence that will leave readers eager to read more.In these edgy, elegant poems, Éireann Lorsung seeks balance in her world between the need for permanence and the heady seductiveness of the moment. Her intuitive knowledge of poetic form (line breaks, enjambment, repetition, punctuation) and her strong poetic voice channel some of the genre's greats while remaining distinctive. From the prayer-like musicality of "All Through the Night," to the visually dynamic "Oceanside," to the theatrical "Bird Woman,Duck Hunting," these poems exhibit a visceral creativity that establishes the author as a major new voice in the field.