If I go west from here

If I go west from here
surf into the sea’s blue mine
each wave a coalface
if I go west from here
crossing the bar and on, to where
the waves themselves are mountains
if I go west from here
beyond the land’s shadow
beyond the black backed gull
beyond even
the edge of breath
when I go west from here
travelling [...]

INTRODUCTION
The following selection includes poems written for adults, for young adults and for children.
I hope you find something to savour in each one.