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I have 245 stories published in 21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 408496 times and 19 of my stories have been cherry picked.
162 of my 1,296 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 164 votes

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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.

My stories

Pearl

Pearl The alarm clock was ringing again. Pearl reached out to silence it. She hated mornings. She hadn’t really liked them when she was young, but...

Electronic Music

Electronic Music Where are we going in the history of music? Music of the future will surely have dispensed of all the old musical instruments that...

Today's Art Scene

TODAY’S ART SCENE Mention artists today and many people will invariably promulgate David Hockney’s art as an example of the most accomplished. And...

Sunlight like smiles

Sunlight, like smiles, Opens my eyes. I see you for what you are. Strangely it is unexpected, Like a bright dagger Of crystalline sex. Orchestra in...

The Iron Rainbow : Part Five : Conclusion

JONATHAN : Good. (addressing Lizard) Can you find the music, Lizard? The tape is called ‘Greek Love Story’. Before it starts to play turn the lights...

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162 of my comments have received 164 Great Feedback votes

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2020

Hi Rhiannon,

This is a little delight, one can feel the sun !

Hilary  

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Posted in Near Mortimer’s Cross, Herefordshire 12/12/20

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This poem is very good,

Posted on Sat, 05 Dec 2020

This poem is very good, Rhiannon, it somehow captures the movement of the train passing by and reminds me of that poem by W.H. Auden, The Mail Train sending letters all over the country. You put your special stamp on this one, Rhiannon, and it...

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Posted in Observing

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Thu, 03 Dec 2020

Hi Rhiannon,

Wild roses are beautiful, aren't they. There are some near me climbing over an old garage and the smell is wonderful in the summer, a special thing! Your poem was a little gem.

Hilary    

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Posted in Wild Rose …

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Thu, 03 Dec 2020

Hi Jenny,

I guess winter has always been a kind of death and provides a good metaphor for sleeping creativity only to be wakened by the new warmth of spring.

Hilary   

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Posted in Waiting For The Thaw

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The enchantment goes on,

Posted on Sun, 25 Oct 2020

The enchantment goes on, lovely fay atmosphere, Jenny. Wonderful transmogrification of the ordinary world. Great names too - Ogrok, Bleel and Sprig.

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Posted in Behold The Faerie Realm Part Two

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Very short but very perfect.

Posted on Sat, 23 May 2020

Very short but very perfect. Nature is certainly wonderful, surely an expression of God !

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Posted in Memories of May in North Pembrokeshire

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2020

Hi Rhiannon,

Perhaps we all need guidance from God in the face of this evil. As you say everything has changed in such a short space of time,

Hilary        

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Posted in Isolation

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Tue, 23 Apr 2019

Hi Rhiannon,

You capture that feeling of space and freedom with the bird getting a magnificent view. I loved the 'octopus limbs' of the branches of the monkey puzzle.

Hilary    

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Posted in The Puzzles’ Enigma

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Full to bursting, Rhiannon,

Posted on Sat, 20 Apr 2019

Full to bursting, Rhiannon, you capture that wealth of colour and floriferousness! Very nicely done !!!

Hilary  

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Posted in Golden Blast at the Roadside

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Fri, 07 Dec 2018

Hi Rhiannon,

It certainly can be high speed air sweeping past. I liked some of the alliteration in this. It works well !

Hilary    

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Posted in Bare beauty

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