The Carrickatine Poem by Liam ó Comáin

The Carrickatine



(from an ancient womb
death arose claiming
fruit of the birth)

Bow receiving blows
From a fearsome foe
As a fishing boat
Sailed for home.

An autumn storm
Bringing pain and
Loss to the kindred
Of fisher men.

Off the Irish coast
A turbulent sea
Spewed proof that
She had won.

Immune to the hopes
Of a fearful six
As they struggled
Towards their doom.

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