"Poetry is essential, not a frill or a nicety. It comes to all of us when we most need it. As soon as we are in any kind of crisis, or anguish, that is when we reach out for poetry, or find ourselves writing a poem for the first time." - Julia Darling
This poem by project leader Joanne Clement is currently featured on Cold Boat contributor Ellen Phethean's website Diamond Twig. This is a small, non-profit press launched by Ellen and Julia Darling. Following her diagnosis of advanced breast cancer, Julia bore witness to her experiences of radiotherapy and chemotherapy through imaginative writing. She is sadly missed by many and we return to her writings often for humour and hope.
'Periwinkle' is poem of the month for June 2017. It bears witness to the 2004 Morecambe Bay cockling disaster. You can read it by clicking on the periwinkle shell, below.
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