Marking the 5th anniversary of the passing of one of Ireland's pre-eminent poets, Derek Mahon... For Sunday Miscellany on RTÉ Radio 1, listen to The Shipping Lanes, in memory of Derek Mahon, a poem by Mary O'Malley above.
It was getting dark when the wind dropped. Down on the shore, a shape flew low over the stirred up water...
Mary O'Malley's latest collection The Shark Nursery is available now. This poem appeared on the programme of September 28th - listen back here
