Poetry: using words to conveythings beyondwhat mere words can say.No-one ever said a gourmet mealwill nourish you more if you eat it quickly.And so it is with the carefully constructed parcels of words contained in this book.Take your time, read slowly, savour the flavours.May you find them tasty and nourishing!Worlds We Leave Behind compiles the best of Martin Fawkes' poetry 2010-2023.