An Array of Vapour

From 2010 to 2015 Peter Lilly worked in various frontline roles for New Hope, a homelessness charity in Watford, just outside of London. This deeply personal collection is inspired by and written in response to this work, and he people he encountered. The collection doesn’t shy away from the dark realities of homelessness, but dwells in these spaces so the readers’ eyes may adjust, notice the beauty, and see that there is still a light of hope, even for those for whom society has largely given up.

Peter Lilly is a British poet who grew up in Gloucestershire. After stuyding Theology in London he worked for a homeless charity in Watford for five years. Peter now lives in the South of France with his wife Silje, and son Gabriel, where he concentraes on writing, community development and teaching English.