hilary west
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hilary west
I have been writing for over 25 years and some of my work is on here. In my time I have written novels, short stories, poetry, plays and assorted ephemera. I hope you enjoy your time discovering my site.
Beautiful poem, Rhiannon just
Posted on Thu, 30 Sep 2021
Beautiful poem, Rhiannon, just made for children, full of colour and imagination with wonderful rhymes and rhythms.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Big River, Big Life
Hi Jenny,
Posted on Sun, 08 Aug 2021
Hi Jenny,
This is lovely, Jenny. You have certainly captured some of the essence of the man. Have you read 'Fern Hill', one of his poems. It's about a wonderful childhood he had in the country when he wasn't in Swansea, where of course he...
Read full commentPosted in Fleeting Observations Of A Poet
A very good warning, Rhiannon
Posted on Sat, 13 Mar 2021
A very good warning, Rhiannon. This was a nice poem full of rhyme and reason.
Hilary
Read full commentPosted in Burglars beware!
Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Sun, 27 Mar 2016
Hi Rhiannon,
Very apposite offering for Easter, Rhiannon. There may be hope for us all in Christ's resurrection!
Best Wishes, HW
Read full commentPosted in Examine the Evidence
Hi,
Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Hi,
'Daydreams dissipate like rain falling on warm sands' heavenly. Enjoyed your poem and glad you're keeping pussy safe !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in A Cat-Proof Fence
Hi Rhiannon
Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Hi Rhiannon
I have often thought of the earth as an open spacecraft. It's certainly a Rolls Royce device but can go wrong so easily with global warming. If we don't look after it I don't think we have any options. The moon for instance is...
Read full commentPosted in Spacecraft Earth!
A very economical poem
Posted on Fri, 05 Jun 2026
A very economical poem Rhiannon which is powerful because of it, a little gem. How wonderful it is to have known the rose. God obviously wanted to 'please' us !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Resplendent Rose
Hi Jenny,
Posted on Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Hi Jenny,
So sad to hear you are in torment. It's difficult to know what to say to make you feel better, just know you are loved by this community and we all appreciate everything you do. This poem captures the fears and frustrations you...
Read full commentPosted in Torment
Hi jenny
Posted on Sun, 31 May 2026
Hi jenny
This is lovely, sensual and free with the odd olfactory and so atmospheric. I enjoyed the read\ !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in On This Peaceful Day
I enjoyed this lovely
Posted on Sun, 26 Apr 2026
I enjoyed this lovely descriptive poem, Jenny, ah the bees and blossom !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Through The Mist Of Time
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