Zaighum was brought up in very humble surroundings in Birmingham, England. He was very shy and introverted when young. Despite this, Zaighum managed to become highly educated and worked at high levels after graduating with a Masters degree from Birmingham University. He runs a very successful organisation helping to tackle poverty and those who need help. He also has set up a charity which helps orphans and poor children overseas. Zaighum is married with four children. He started writing his poetry to express his thoughts over many decades. This collection gathers together material from his own life experiences and his thoughts about the world around him.