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His Answer When Some Stranger Asked Who He Was

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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.

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"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...."

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