Declan Hill - Poetry

11/05/2026

Vicarious Victory

My joy in that moment
Was just a moment.

My memory will always be
Your joy in that moment.

12/04/2026

Tomato seeds are covered
In a gel to stop them growing
Time to wash myself
And let the germination begin.

15/03/2026

This one is very special for me. Thanks to The Beat for including this celebration of my mum on BBC Upload this week. From 12 minutes. Text and link in the comments.

30/12/2025

Absence through injury
Constant gnawing defeat
Makes the apple of victory
Taste that much more sweet.

29/12/2025

Your presence, at night,
Is life-restoring
I find your snoring
Reassuring

28/12/2025

How do I tell you
That your chocolate crepe was great?
I simply hand you
Back an empty plate.

24/12/2025

I'm grateful for this celebration
Of the Lord of the Dance
Every day I open my eyes
I'm given another chance.

23/12/2025

A trait of personality
That makes me
Oh so fun to be
and - especially -
accompany
Is my ability
To overthink, ponder, self-reflect, naval gaze, speculate, wonder, hypothesise, contemplate, introspect... hello?

29/08/2025

Here's my poem written for and performed at Day of Lincolnshire Folk. Thanks to Sleaford Poet Laureate - Julie Street and Scott Coe for organising and to The Beat for choosing it to play on this week's BBC Upload

Original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more on BBC Upload with Dean Jackson.

31/07/2025

I've always said that has good taste. Looking forward to hearing This England on in the East Midlands this evening and then on BBC Sounds. Looks like it's going to be a celebration of all things .