Poets must not be afraid to address the normally unaddressed; express the seemingly inexpressible, be it social or political; dig a little deeper than most may feel comfortable so to do. They should be unbiased, objective and honest in their message and, above all, seek out the truth, their own truth as well as the true nature of the beauty they are describing. I came to know Jacqueline Dick two and a half years ago, in her many guises: lady of literature, teacher of English, seasoned aficionado of economical poetry, micro poetry, punchy poetry; dweller in a city where lives a preponderance of artists. She is a published poet, with a sense of rhythm and a keen eye for her subject matter. She has a talent for spotting the unusual, the unexpected, especially when it's not in her back yard, but yours And above all she is a champion and passionate advocate of disadvantaged people, nay, all earth dwelling animals. John Anstie