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More Revolutionary than Violence: Four Sonnets from A Handful of Prayers.

Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 3d

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In a review of Paul Kingsnorth's book "Against The Machine" for Fare Forward, Evan Tao writes that the book is "more revolutionary than violence".

Here are 4 poems I wrote because I believe in trying to live a life that's more revolutionary than violence.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 4d

UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high

Most are linked to suicide or drugs, with spice and nitazines increasingly deadly.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 6d

My poem "Deserted Posts" in issue 3 of The Candayman's Trumpet, speaking to the importance of in-person oral storytelling.

Get in touch with Jack Caradoc @dreich.bsky.social to sign up to receive new amazing editions each month. I'm really enjoying issue 4 from this month.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 7d

From my foreword to issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social "FAITH" which is was privileged to guest edit. I'm so proud to have been a part of this beautiful issue.
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"This collection is an embodiment of our shared humanity in its beautiful creative diversity."

Love is toasting with good wine by Peter Lilly

Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 7d

My poem "Love is toasting with good wine" read for the most recent issue of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social youtu.be/Hpbn-1_J7Ns?...

Do follow the links to check out this wonderful issue, jam packed with beautiful creativity, and also the other readings from that evening.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 9d

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Here's a reading of my visual poem Image, from issue 15 of
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I tried to get the audio reading to represent both the beginning and end of the sentences, and fluid continuity of the circles.

Check out the whole wonderful issue!

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Fictile Feelings (Poetry Special, October 2025) – THE HOOGHLY REVIEW

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 9d

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I’m absolutely delighted to have a poem in this wonderful poetry special from @thehooghlyreview.bsky.social
Alongside some wonderful poets.

My poem “Reunions” is about those friendships that never age despite distance and time

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 10d

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A reading of my poem "Corked" published in the latest issue of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social

Corked

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you so much, I was totally bowled over by how deep and spacious your poems are. In Wendell Berry's poem "How to Be a Poet" he writes
"make a poem that does not disturb
the silence from which it came."
Your poems do this with such beauty. Thank you for submitting them!

Love is toasting with good wine by Peter Lilly

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Hulian Zhang @hulianzhang.bsky.social · 11d

Very delighted to have my two poems in the newest issue of @paddlerpress.bsky.social - Vol. 15, Faith. Huge thanks to Deryck and Peter @plpoetry.bsky.social for bringing this really wonderful issue together!

Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 12d

Vol. 15 cover reveal. Faith is a journey, a path. It isn't a destination in and of itself. We all tread this road differently, face obstacles, aks questions, and sometimes, get lost. The work in this wonderful issue speak to this journey in beautiful ways. Available Oct 1.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 11d

I'm immensely proud of being involved with this outstanding issue. There are so many fantastic poems & prose pieces from wonderful authors whom I was very humbled to read. Give it a read, & support @paddlerpress.bsky.social

Thanks so much to Deryck for the opportunity to guest edit.

Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 11d

Volume 15 - Faith, is now live to the world. Printed copies will be available soon. paddlerpress.ca/issues-trip-...

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 11d

Outstanding!

Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 12d

Me reading my poem “Love is toasting with good wine” for @doorisajarmag.bsky.social. Such a privilege be part of the latest issue and take part in the wonderful reading event.

Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine @doorisajarmag.bsky.social · 12d

Peter Lilly reads his poem "Love is toasting with good wine" featured in Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 12d

Vol. 15 cover reveal. Faith is a journey, a path. It isn't a destination in and of itself. We all tread this road differently, face obstacles, aks questions, and sometimes, get lost. The work in this wonderful issue speak to this journey in beautiful ways. Available Oct 1.

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Paddler Press @paddlerpress.bsky.social · 16d

Vol. 15 - Faith draft is about to land in your inboxes. Please review you work and fill in the Google form. Issue drops on October 1, 2025.

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 17d

A-Perfect. A poem from my second collection "A Handful of Prayers" Originally published by Dreich... @dreich.bsky.social

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A Perfect

A Handful of Prayers is a collection of politically engaged and theologically searching poems that bring together provocations and reflections from a broad set of important and revolutionary thinkers,...

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 20d

You can read a selection of poems from my 2nd Collection "A Handful of Prayers" via googlebooks here:
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A Handful of Prayers

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 21d

Delighted that my poem "Monday" has been published by Poems for Persons of Interest. You can read it here: pfpoi.blogspot.com/2025/09/poem...

Poems About Work: Monday, Peter Lilly

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Peter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 21d

Silje and my 11th anniversary today.

Honeymoon: youtu.be/vL8qW2-os7U?...

Honeymoon