Part I: Before darkness falls. In praise of the suburbs Champion Paradise Olympic swimmer and the almond Sonnets to Christ Grown-ups Existence of God Poor To the beach Christmas chronicle Fix the sound, you idiot Antionio Joao Pedro Miguel Nuno Manuel Today I feel like talking about my parents Brazil Description of childhood Of horses, kings, priests, and Aunt Purity Museums It probably wasn't quite like this, but let's pretend that it was Who had to murder me to make me so sweet? See you on the way home O, Rose, unfurl your skirt Great Barrigans Before darkness falls