5 years ago I had 3 poems appear in the fantastic @acrossthemargin.bsky.social 1 of which has since appeared in my 1st collection, the other 2 in my 2nd. You can read them here: acrossthemargin.com/three-poems-...

It was such a privilege he to guest edit this wonderful issue!! It has a some beautiful photography, art and visual poetry too… including 3 photos from my wonderful wife who has designed both my book covers! It’s definitely worth ordering a print copy!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch8Y... This visual poem, featured in issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social, is a kind of circular liturgy, if there is such a thing. Read and listen! You know, if you want to...

Peter Lilly reads his poem "Love is toasting with good wine" featured in Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpbn...

Love this quote about what excellent poetry can achieve:

My very good friend, visiting whom inspired this poem Reunions, is coming to visit us tomorrow. I’m so thankful to Sanjeev @tejaswineerc.bsky.social & @ankitrajojha.bsky.social for including it in the wonderful thehooghlyreview.bsky.social poetry special: thehooghlyreview.com/issues/ficti...

My poem Corked, published in the 10 year edition of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social, is about how wine is good, but so is vinegar… or something… here’s me reading it: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yHCh...

My second collection “A Handful of Prayers” is available from Wipf&Stock. wipfandstock.com/979838520437...

"...the flower was never meant to survive the fruit's triumph." Li-Young Lee From his poem Black Petal poets.org/poem/black-p...

My Pushcart (2024) nominated poem for Collatoral Journal: Apricot Tree www.collateraljournal.com/poetry91/pet...

A video reading of my poem Image which was in the recent issue of @paddlerpress.bsky.social "Faith": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch8Y...

"The good fight is not in the violence But the grueling daily grind of being Fully present.." Four sonnets on the revolutionary from my collection "A Handful of Prayers": www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K1f...

youtu.be/3K1fFY-Mk7g?... 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.

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.

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. paddlerpress.ca/issues-trip-... "This collection is an embodiment of our shared humanity in its beautiful creative diversity."

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.

Image youtu.be/Ch8YY-1T_TE?... Here's a reading of my visual poem Image, from issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social 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!

thehooghlyreview.com/issues/ficti... 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

youtu.be/yHCh0Hj52Js A reading of my poem "Corked" published in the latest issue of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

A-Perfect. A poem from my second collection "A Handful of Prayers" Originally published by Dreich... @dreich.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYs0...

You can read a selection of poems from my 2nd Collection "A Handful of Prayers" via googlebooks here: books.google.fr/books?id=HWI...

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...

Silje and my 11th anniversary today. Honeymoon: youtu.be/vL8qW2-os7U?...

This issue of @paddlerpress.bsky.social is going to be fantastic. Thank you so much for all of your FANTASTIC submissions.

If you submitted a pack of photos to Paddler, please get in touch with Deryck...

Last nights @doorisajarmag.bsky.social reading was wonderful... so many beautiful pieces were read. Here is my reading from the summer 2024 issue... youtube.com/shorts/5TpW5...

The @doorisajarmag.bsky.social reading evenings are always wonderful, and I’m sure tonight will be no exception! Come join us…

Apple picking after a heavy rain.

My poem "Love Starts with Bread and Bandages" recorded for @poetryxhunger.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/6o-uX...

What a lot of books #click & #buy #books tslbooks.uk/what-a-lot-o...

I’m looking forward to reading a poem and hearing all the other wonderful poets read their work!!

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A reading of my poem "Love Starts with Bread & Bandages" for Poetry X Hunger, the wonderful initiative founded by @hiramlarew.bsky.social. You should subscribe to the new youtube channel and visit their website for all sorts of anti-hunger poems from all around the word youtube.com/shorts/6o-uX...

A reading of my poem "Hermit Crabs" shared by Poetry X Hunger... A wonderful initiative founded by the fantastic poet @hiramlarew.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/EZ3en...

Our Fall 2025 Issue is now live! You can find it and all past issues of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine in our archives on our website www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #art #drama #bookreviews #litmag #WritingCommunity #poetrycommunity #amreading #doorisajar

Delighted to be amongst some wonderful poetry friends in this beautiful and exciting issue from @thehooghlyreview.bsky.social

Gospearth: A poem from my second collection. “A Handful of Prayers” m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwmx...

Wonderful to be a part of this very special issue of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social!!! I have two wine themed poems in this issue… so cheers to 10 years 🍷🎉

Privileged to have my poem "Deserted Posts" in today's edition of The Candyman’s Trumpet @dreich.bsky.social. Contact Jack to get on the mailing list to receive new editions!

We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.

This is a beautiful issue, and I feel so privileged to be a part of it.

Just 5 days left to submit to issue 15 of @paddlerpress.bsky.social. There have been some absolutely breathtaking submissions so far... Do submit to be part of what is going to be a wonderful issue! paddlerpress.ca/submissions/

Submission are open for our 15th issue. Poetry, CNF, visual art. Hit that send button. Peter Lilly is waiting to read your amazing work.

Coming September 1st