hilary west
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I have 251 stories published in
21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 607601 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
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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Summer Rain
I hear the pitter-pattering of the rain, And see pellucid drops falling like pearls. And in the distance a roseate suffusion Is behind verdant, green...
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Lanterns on the Lake
It was extremely quiet in the house. Susan Deverill had always appreciated that; trying to write the final chapter of her new book had given her...
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HI,
Posted on Fri, 09 Dec 2022
HI,
Nice little economic poem, Rhiannon. Lovely use of colour, it has its own magic!
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Afterglow
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Posted on Fri, 09 Dec 2022
Hi,
Metempsychosis is always an interesting idea, but alarming if one becomes a rat !
Well written as always and quite charming.
hilary
Read full commentPosted in The Last Wish of Christmas
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Posted on Sun, 20 Nov 2022
hi.
Enjoyed reading this reflection. How many have 'missed the boat'?
hilary
Read full commentPosted in Variations on a Poem Read at My Mother's Funeral
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Posted on Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Hi,
A nice hymnal verse for this day of Christ the king.
hilary
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Read full commentPosted in Who can go into His presence?
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Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2022
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Another little gem, Rhiannon. A colourful description. Enjoyed reading !!!
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Read full commentPosted in by Craven Arms
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Posted on Sun, 20 Nov 2022
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This poem is packed with vivid imagery and deeply personal memories. Enjoyed reading !!!
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Read full commentPosted in Memories from Falls Past
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Posted on Wed, 09 Nov 2022
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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.
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Read full commentPosted in Guard!!
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Posted on Wed, 09 Nov 2022
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I really liked this one, Jenny; so evocativve with beautiful descriptions : ' blackberry and gold' was delicious !!!. Unique, abstruse and esoteric.
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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
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