Paul Durcan is an award-winning contemporary Irish poet with a dark past. He refers to poetry as a source of entertainment, and makes use of humor in most of his work. This is an unpopular opinion in the world of poetry, as many people consider it a serious art form and do not like it being described with so frivolous a word as "entertainment." His work tends to be satirical, making fun of politics and hypocrites in Ireland. He uses rich color imagery in his poetry, often claiming to be inspired by specific paintings or artists. He also uses metaphors that his readers find strange and critics refer to as "surreal" or in the genre of "magical realism." He uses various religious allusions in his poetry as well, including prayers or references to religious figures.
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