'One True Thing' is a collection of poems characterised by social realism. They attempt to 'say it as it is'. Each offers 'one true thing'. They are generally reflective rather than 'performance' in nature.The author has had numerous pieces of poetry and prose published in books, magazines, anthologies, newspapers and pamphlets and has won competition prizes in both areas. His work has been performed at The Unity and Everyman Theatres in Liverpool, at the Royal Court in London and, regularly, on BBC Radio.