Long Way from Essex

';This is a comprehensive range of everyday, close to the bone poems by Doug Gregory, with sensitivity to other peoples difficult lives. They are insightful and compelling. His poetry is universal; it is out there, commenting most effectively on lifes foibles as well as its delights. It is tender, sometimes on recollection pessimistic though his fine sense of goodwill overcomes the pessimism and often full of fun. Sand Writers have been delighted to publish Dougs poems in our journal Speak Out.' Roger Rees, President, Sand Writers Inc.