Claire Millikin

Ghost Crab Claire Millikin

Poems at the confluence of water, memory, and survival.

In Ghost Crab, award-winning poet Claire Millikin invites readers into the living landscapes of coastlines, rivers, and tidal waters, where aquatic and semiaquatic crabs become powerful symbols of resilience, transformation, and survival. Rooted in the beauty and fragility of the natural world, these poems explore climate change, personal loss, memory, and the intricate connections between human and animal life.

Moving effortlessly between intimate reflection and ecological witness, *Ghost Crab* reveals the ways our lives are entwined with the waters, creatures, and histories that shape us. Rich in imagery and formally assured, this luminous collection offers a meditation on grief, endurance, and hope while celebrating the fragile beauty of our shared earth.

Perfect for readers of contemporary American poetry, eco-poetry, and nature writing, Ghost Crab is an unforgettable exploration of place, belonging, and what it means to endure in a changing world.