Alfred Perceval Graves

Alfred Perceval Graves in 1911

Alfred Perceval Graves (22 July 1846 – 27 December 1931) was an Irish poet and songwriter; he was the father of Robert Graves.

Quotes

• 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?"
  • Song, "Father O'Flynn".

• 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.
  • Song, "The Little Red Lark".