Hello! Let me personally take this opportunity to welcome you and thankyou for stopping by!  My name is Jemma Lilley affectionately called crazypoet)

(Yes that's me in the photograph above)....*smiles*

I am a professional, performing writer, poet & published author plus children's entertainer, as ("Lily The Crystal Fairy") and puppeteer.   I am also an award-winning actress in the local theatre company "Allegro Theatre Company" , having won the prestigious "(Bud) Charles Tingwell" award for best supporting actress in a comedy Blackadder 2) at the Victorian Drama League Awards 2005. I also performed in "Monty Python's - Life of Brian" 2004

I reside in a small rural town, Yarrawonga, along the banks of the beautiful Murray River and Lake Mulwala, Victoria, Australia!  

After many years of dedication to my love of writing poetry,  I stubbornly forged ahead with pure persistence, patience and determination, many heartaches and disappointments later, I finally overcome many obstacles, criticisms & adversity. Many people asked me how is was going to make a living writing poetry... Oh Ye Of Little Faith! I relied repeatedly.

 The thrill of giving joy to my family, friends and loved ones ultimately inspired me to create The Poetry Factory and my dreams have ceased to only be dreams and are now, at last a reality. 

I am your Host and the creator of this site, I do hope you find some peace or inspiration through my poetic creations. Sit back, relax and join me now as I take you on a magical and poetically inspirational journey of the heart, mind and senses....Let me help you find that elusive personalized gift for your loved ones....enjoy your visit :)