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The Inaugural Manning's Pit

Poetry Competition


Highly Commended

Megumi Cox
Magumi Cox (Bellaire, Pilton)

Megumi came from Japan in 1971 to study fashion design at Central St Martin’s.  Followed by a post graduate degree from The Royal College of Art.She was a successful designer and continues to teach fashion at Central St Martin’s.
Since moving to Devon 5 years ago, she has followed the “ Save Mannings Pit”campaign and felt inspired to put some evocative words together in support.

Megumi's poem is shown below
click on the image to read the words more easily


Secret Life of Trees at Pit by Megumi Cox


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                         Secret Life of Trees at the Pit
                                 by Megumi Cox