I am Raftery the poet, full of hope and love; my eyes without light,
my gentleness without misery. Going west on my journey with the light
of my heart; weak and tired to the end of my road.
I am now, and my back to a wall, playing music to empty pockets.
(Lady Augusta Gregory)
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