hilary west

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I have 251 stories published in 21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 610224 times and 19 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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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.

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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,...

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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Blue Wisteria Part Two

When Dr. Woodstock rang that night he knew exactly what he was going to say. A week together in Venice would be just the ticket. It would be so...

Blue Wisteria (Part One)

Dr. Woodstock looked out of the window of his office. It was then he saw her; such a graceful flight of fancy in a light blue summer frock, moving on...

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189 of my comments have received 191 Great Feedback votes

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hi Turlough,

Posted on Tue, 05 Aug 2025

hi Turlough,

I liked some of the word play in this diary. The Balkans sound fascinating and some savvy observations too !!!

hikary  

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Posted in Fire and Rain

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 Hi jenny,

Posted on Thu, 07 Aug 2025

 Hi jenny,

A whimsical, witchy story in a poem. I enjoyed the atmosphere you created and the old-fashioned feel of it !!!

hilary  

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Posted in Woodsman And The Medicine Woman.

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This is very sad and quite

Posted on Sun, 27 Jul 2025

This is very sad and quite shocking. Anybody with elderly relatives is going to be concerned. Terrible nothing is done to these monsters. It makes you despair !!!

hilary   

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Posted in John Attard.

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This is very meaningful. It

Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2025

This is very meaningful. It makes you stop and think.

hilaryenlightened

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Posted in Assortment #1

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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  

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Posted in A Poet's Greek Mythology

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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'.

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Posted in What do grown-ups mean by a ‘short’ walk?

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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  

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Posted in After the Geese

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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  ...

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Posted in Hollyhock Tears Or Whispers Of Gods.

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Thought-provoking. hilary   

Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2025

Thought-provoking.

hilary   indecision

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Posted in The Obituary Reader

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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.

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Posted in Tibbs Out On The Tiles

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