hilary west
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I have 248 stories published in
21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 486686 times
and 19 of my stories have been cherry picked.
175 of my 1,323 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 177 votes
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.
My stories
A Christmas Carol : Conclusion
Back home Uncle Tony was there again, helping the boys unwrap all their presents. He was incorrigible; he was almost like a boy himself. At Eliot's...
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A Christmas Carol
It had been bitterly cold these last few days, but Eliot was warm inside the church. He was doing his practise for his spot at the morning mass...
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Elizabeth Regina
Especially now we know your worth. Little time has passed, since we last saw your smiling face, In truth the nation loved you. Zen buddhists,...
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Our Day is Over
Ring-a-ring o' roses, Pocket full of posies, A tishoo, A tishoo We all fall down. London's burning, London;s burning, We are in the charnel house,...
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Blue Wisteria Conclusion
Soon, all too soon, the holiday was coming to an end, but it had been so special for both of them. That night in the hotel garden, after embracing...
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Hi Jenny,
Posted on Sun, 27 Jul 2025
Hi Jenny,
This is a dreamy poem redolent of the Greek myths: nicely done !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in A Poet's Greek Mythology
Nice rhyme in the pattern of
Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Nice rhyme in the pattern of this poem, Rhiannon. I also liked the 'wriggley Wye'.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in What do grown-ups mean by a ‘short’ walk?
Lovely poem with the usual
Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2025
Lovely poem with the usual aplomb. Loved 'naked ice horses', a sensual image !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in After the Geese
Hi,
Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Hi,
Lovely poem Jenny dealing with a great myth. It reminds me of the story of Hyacinthus who was hit with a discus I think and hyacinths grew up where he fell. You have made it live and breathe.
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in Hollyhock Tears Or Whispers Of Gods.
Thought-provoking. hilary
Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Thought-provoking.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in The Obituary Reader
A beautiful little word
Posted on Sun, 06 Jul 2025
A beautiful little word picture here Jenny. I enjioyed it immensely. Cats are wonderful, aren't they. Tibbs is no exception.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Tibbs Out On The Tiles
A really sweet poem, Rhiannon
Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2025
A really sweet poem, Rhiannon. I think you have thought about it a lot and it reads so well. A perfect gem !!!
Hilary
Read full commentPosted in Daffodil
Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Tue, 07 Mar 2023
Hi Rhiannon,
This is a lovely ollapodrida of things that evoke memories in you. It was quite delightful to go through the assortment of things !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Memory Medley
I remember seeing my first
Posted on Wed, 01 Mar 2023
I remember seeing my first Peacock butterfly. I was quite thrilled, I think you would be Jenny if you attracted something rare with your plans !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Summer's Creation
Hi Jenny,
Posted on Wed, 08 Mar 2023
Hi Jenny,
This is a lovely gentle poem that flows so well. I don't think it needs changing, full of enticing imagery !
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Every Moment Counts
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