"I served 13 years in the 'British Armed Forces (Army), operating in such remote places as ' The Jungles of Belize, Central America '. ' Germany ', ' Denmark ', ' France ',' Belgium,' ' Northern Ireland ', ' The Falkland Islands ', ' Cyprus ', ' England ', and ' Rhodesia/Zimbabwe. Followed by a further couple of years in a T.A. Unit. ', Hence the Military slant to a lot of my poetry."


"It is the sheer diversity of Tom's work that takes your breath away.This is graphically illustrated by the first and last poems.'The Det' takes you to a situation that, thank God, most of us have never had to face, and leaves you wondering how you would have coped. Less bravely, then and afterwards, I suspect. 'The Missing Sock' with its wit and humour is a wonderful cheery,cheeky finish to this collection. And in between? All life (and death)is here.Tom's struggles with the demon cancer, (long may he go on winning this battle!),his military experiences, and shining through the collection, his love for Paula. Tom writes beautifully and honestly, with a rare ability to illuminate large topics with a sideways glance at the small everyday incidents to which we all relate. Thank you, Tom."
Sally Patricia Gardner, author of 'Lillian's Story' and other Novels.