hilary west
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I have 251 stories published in
21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 607603 times
and 19 of my stories have been cherry picked.
189 of my 1,349 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 191 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 Summer Romance
Beverley Hughes looked in the mirror. She was still in good shape at forty years of age. She pouted, medium to full lips, and applied a pink lip...
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The Telephone
Eva Trondheim looked at the telephone. In fact, she was staring at it. Would he ring again? Why did she care? She'd seen him going past her window in...
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The Holly and the Ivy
"Pour me out some tea." Ivy took the tea pot and poured the tea into Holly's cup. "Would you like a crumpet?" "What are they?" "These things," said...
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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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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
Love bee-silk daffodils but
Posted on Fri, 10 Mar 2023
Love bee-silk daffodils but then the whole thing is lovely.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Spring Skies (After the Dogs of Winter)
hi,
Posted on Thu, 09 Mar 2023
hi,
I certainly did not expect dogs to dream, but why not? Interesting little piece !!!
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in The Mystery.
Hi,
Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2022
Hi,
Loved this, it's almost too perfect. Congrats on the cherries !
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Mid-Winter
Hi Jenny.
Posted on Mon, 12 Dec 2022
Hi Jenny.
Nice contrast between winter snow and then home fires burning.Made me feel cosy. It's certainly icy here :-6C
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Walk In December Snow
Good, humourous piece.
Posted on Sat, 10 Dec 2022
Good, humourous piece. Enjoyed reading!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in The Frog and Crumpet
Hi,
Posted on Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Hi,
You'll be telling me you are dendro erotic next, Jenny, for that is the love of trees.
Enjoyed.
hilary ...
Read full commentPosted in Would I Be A Tree
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