Peter Lilly: Poems

I’m really pleased to announce that 3 of my poems have been published in the brilliant and very popular online journal ‘Across the Margin.’ ‘Across the Margin’ publish art, poetry, fiction, essays, political pieces, and they also have a great podcast. It’s an important journal not shying away from contentious issues but adding to discussions with well thought out pieces, good humour and, above all, a love of great writing. Check out the diverse journal here. I'm very humbled to have my poetry included alongside some outstanding and very important writers. For example, only a week before I was there featured poet, they published three heartfelt poems by Philip Shabazz whose work incredibly moving and challenging. Check them out here. My three poems although written in different contexts are linked by how they engage with the motion of time, and invite you to intimately apprehend its uneven passage. ‘Legacy’ which was inspired by the books on my parent’s bookshelves and the stories...

I am very proud to announce that my poem 'Home' has been published In the June 2020 Issue of Beyond Words Literary Magazine .  Beyond Words is an international online journal of contemporary creative writing, photography and art. The edition is jammed full of beautiful art and photography, and deeply inspiring creative writing.  Click here to purchase access to a digital copy. To order print copies click here and scroll to the bottom of the home page. My poem 'Home' is inspired by both my experiences working with the homeless and recently moving homes. I try to explore the nuances of the meanings of the word home, which is more than a physical place (a house, flat, tent etc.) but, at the same time, is very importantly such a physical place. We can romantically say to our partner 'you're my home!' with a certain poetic truth, but it is an insufficient concept of home. We need a place in which we are home. I can't be my wife's home if we ...

It's even more beautiful on the inside!! Hi everyone! I’m really excited to announce that my poetry has been included in a collaborative anthology ‘ Please Hear What I’m Not Saying ’ being published to support the charity ‘Mind’... and it goes on sale TODAY!   My copy arrived yesterday and it’s a beautiful book with lots of amazing poems from 116 poets around the world.  The book explores different aspects of mental health, and is designed to grow with positivity throughout its sections. My poem, which is about how recovery and redemption can beautify the scars and stains of our suffering, is therefore towards the end of the book. For me it’s really exciting to see my work published in a book (on real paper with an ISBN and everything!) but more so, to be part of such a wonderfully constructive project that will help people who struggle with their mental health. I had the privilege of working alongside ‘ Mind ’ during my years working for the Watford ho...

I am very proud to announce that a poem of mine ' Capture Me Now ' has been published by the great people at  Bare Hands Poetry   in their latest issue.  Bare Hands is an international online journal of contemporary poetry, photography and non-fiction. The poem uses the imagery of metamorphosis inside a chrysalis to demonstrate how solitude can be useful for growth and development.  To read the poem,  click here . To see the whole wonderful issue of Bare Hands, click here.