I Am Raferty

I AM Raferty the Poet 
  Full of hope and love, 
With eyes that have no light, 
  With gentleness that has no misery. 
 
Going west upon my pilgrimage 
  By the light of my heart, 
Feeble and tired 
  To the end of my road. 
 
Behold me now, 
  And my face to the wall, 
A-playing music 
  Unto empty pockets.