hilary west
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I have 248 stories published in
21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 485238 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
The Maths Teacher
Mr. Wickes loved his maths, He set his boys on all the right paths. With logarithms and ninety degree angles, He knotted their brains in a variety of...
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The Quay Staircase
I believe this poem's copyright was stolen from me. It was first published in 2003 by Poetry Now. The Quay Staircase Marked by an ancient symbol,...
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Vincent
I saw you in a flower, The brightest, sunniest one there is. I saw you in a landscape, So green, so yellow, so ever blue, With red-rooved houses and...
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The White Orchid
'The White Orchid' was a popular club, a bit of a dive in truth, but here you could pick up plenty of pretty girls, all at a price. Lily-Rose, Yvette...
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Patsy
Patsy perched on a bar stool, A one-night stand for someone lucky, Someone lucky enough to stare into those deep green eyes That have seen so much...
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Hi,
Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2022
Hi,
Another little gem, Rhiannon. A colourful description. Enjoyed reading !!!
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in by Craven Arms
Hi,
Posted on Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Hi,
This poem is packed with vivid imagery and deeply personal memories. Enjoyed reading !!!
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in Memories from Falls Past
Hi,
Posted on Wed, 09 Nov 2022
Hi,
I don't think I'd trust the devil with his cloven hooves whatever were happening. As for being ruthless in his past that seems par for the course. Enjoyed this piece of fantasy.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in The Last Door
I liked this, Rhiannon. Nice
Posted on Wed, 09 Nov 2022
I liked this, Rhiannon. Nice rhyme and intelligent nod to Blake's 'Tiger, Tiger'
Much enjoyed.
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in Guard!!
Hi,
Posted on Wed, 09 Nov 2022
Hi,
I really liked this one, Jenny; so evocativve with beautiful descriptions : ' blackberry and gold' was delicious !!!. Unique, abstruse and esoteric.
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in Chinese Water Deer
Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2022
Hi Rhiannon,
Humourous take on the IP. Where would we be if we took everything literally !!!?
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Justification?
The rain is really menacing
Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2022
The rain is really menacing and this is reflected in the story's momentum gathering pace with the floods.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in You Never Know
HI,
Posted on Sun, 23 Oct 2022
HI,
Nice ghostly tale and well-written as ever.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in The Spirit of Jenny Jones (Part Two of Two)
Hi Rhiannon,
Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 2022
Hi Rhiannon,
Lovely to go on one of your walks. I enjoyed imagining !!!
Read full commentPosted in Above Old Downton Lodge
Inspiring autumnal reverie:
Posted on Sun, 16 Oct 2022
Inspiring autumnal reverie: an enjoyable read with an enticing sense of mystery !!!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Hunsbury Hill Country Park
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