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Alfred Perceval Graves , was an Irish poet, songwriter and folklorist. He was the father of British poet and critic Robert Graves. Wikipedia  

✵ 22. July 1846 – 27. December 1931

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Alfred Perceval Graves Quotes

“The little red lark, like a rosy spark
Of song, to his sun-burst flies;
But till you are risen, earth is a prison,
Full of my captive sighs.”

Alfred Perceval Graves

Song, "The Little Red Lark".

Sun

“Once the Bishop looked grave at your jest,
Till this remark set him off wid the rest:
"Is it lave gaiety
All to the laity?
Cannot the clargy be Irishmen too?"”

Alfred Perceval Graves Father O'Flynn

Song, "Father O'Flynn".

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